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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,423.57, 498,914.33 and 172,597.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,423.57, 498,914.33 and 172,597.61 is: 259,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,423.57 : 498,914.33 = 172,597.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,423.57/498,914.33 = 172,597.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,423.57x = 498,914.33 × 172,597.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,423.57x = 86,111,421,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,111,421,337.05/332,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,041.26

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