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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,895.67, 574,343.64 and 172,287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,895.67, 574,343.64 and 172,287.57 is: 258,431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,895.67 : 574,343.64 = 172,287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,895.67/574,343.64 = 172,287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,895.67x = 574,343.64 × 172,287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,895.67x = 98,952,270,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,952,270,080.55/382,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,431.42

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