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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,480.24, 573,715.68 and 171,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,480.24, 573,715.68 and 171,969.52 is: 257,952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,480.24 : 573,715.68 = 171,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,480.24/573,715.68 = 171,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,480.24x = 573,715.68 × 171,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,480.24x = 98,661,610,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,661,610,106.07/382,480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,952.18

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