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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,451.60, 573,677.40 and 172,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,451.60, 573,677.40 and 172,499.60 is: 258,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,451.60 : 573,677.40 = 172,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,451.60/573,677.40 = 172,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,451.60x = 573,677.40 × 172,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,451.60x = 98,959,122,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,959,122,029.04/382,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,749.40

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