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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,473.52, 1,004,209.74 and 170,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,473.52, 1,004,209.74 and 170,837.52 is: 256,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,473.52 : 1,004,209.74 = 170,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,473.52/1,004,209.74 = 170,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,473.52x = 1,004,209.74 × 170,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,473.52x = 171,556,701,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,556,701,541.45/669,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,256.14

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