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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,487.48, 1,011,706.86 and 169,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,487.48, 1,011,706.86 and 169,052.28 is: 253,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,487.48 : 1,011,706.86 = 169,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,487.48/1,011,706.86 = 169,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,487.48x = 1,011,706.86 × 169,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,487.48x = 171,031,351,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,031,351,374.64/674,487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,572.31

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