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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,409.88, 1,011,591.42 and 168,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,409.88, 1,011,591.42 and 168,975.28 is: 253,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,409.88 : 1,011,591.42 = 168,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,409.88/1,011,591.42 = 168,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,409.88x = 1,011,591.42 × 168,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,409.88x = 170,933,943,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,933,943,440.10/674,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,457.06

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