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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,937.28, 571,517.58 and 170,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,937.28, 571,517.58 and 170,528.44 is: 255,842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,937.28 : 571,517.58 = 170,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,937.28/571,517.58 = 170,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,937.28x = 571,517.58 × 170,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,937.28x = 97,460,001,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,460,001,349.98/380,937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,842.65

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