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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,283.52, 1,003,925.28 and 170,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,283.52, 1,003,925.28 and 170,647.52 is: 255,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,283.52 : 1,003,925.28 = 170,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,283.52/1,003,925.28 = 170,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,283.52x = 1,003,925.28 × 170,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,283.52x = 171,317,359,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,317,359,297.31/669,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,971.28

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