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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,479.24, 573,714.18 and 171,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,479.24, 573,714.18 and 171,968.52 is: 257,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,479.24 : 573,714.18 = 171,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,479.24/573,714.18 = 171,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,479.24x = 573,714.18 × 171,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,479.24x = 98,660,778,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660,778,437.61/382,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,950.68

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