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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,464.02, 1,004,195.49 and 170,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,464.02, 1,004,195.49 and 170,828.02 is: 256,241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,464.02 : 1,004,195.49 = 170,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,464.02/1,004,195.49 = 170,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,464.02x = 1,004,195.49 × 170,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,464.02x = 171,544,727,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,544,727,249.63/669,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,241.89

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