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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,854, 1,001,839.32 and 169,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,854, 1,001,839.32 and 169,218 is: 253,841.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,854 : 1,001,839.32 = 169,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,854/1,001,839.32 = 169,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,854x = 1,001,839.32 × 169,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,854x = 169,529,246,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,529,246,051.76/667,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,841.78

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