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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,531.88, 1,011,773.62 and 169,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,531.88, 1,011,773.62 and 169,097.01 is: 253,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,531.88 : 1,011,773.62 = 169,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,531.88/1,011,773.62 = 169,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,531.88x = 1,011,773.62 × 169,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,531.88x = 171,087,893,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,087,893,938.88/674,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,639.45

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