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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,996.62, 599,419.43 and 172,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,996.62, 599,419.43 and 172,229.71 is: 258,096.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,996.62 : 599,419.43 = 172,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,996.62/599,419.43 = 172,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,996.62x = 599,419.43 × 172,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,996.62x = 103,237,834,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,237,834,597.27/399,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,096.77

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