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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,427.24, 594,731.70 and 171,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,427.24, 594,731.70 and 171,825.40 is: 257,777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,427.24 : 594,731.70 = 171,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,427.24/594,731.70 = 171,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,427.24x = 594,731.70 × 171,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,427.24x = 102,190,012,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,190,012,245.18/396,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,777.47

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