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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,457.60, 573,686.40 and 172,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,457.60, 573,686.40 and 172,505.60 is: 258,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,457.60 : 573,686.40 = 172,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,457.60/573,686.40 = 172,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,457.60x = 573,686.40 × 172,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,457.60x = 98,964,116,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,964,116,643.84/382,457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,758.40

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