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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,271.73, 483,544.44 and 172,473.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,271.73, 483,544.44 and 172,473.21 is: 258,783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,271.73 : 483,544.44 = 172,473.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,271.73/483,544.44 = 172,473.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,271.73x = 483,544.44 × 172,473.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,271.73x = 83,398,461,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,398,461,744.45/322,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,783.05

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