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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,872.79, 611,896.73 and 171,079.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,872.79, 611,896.73 and 171,079.01 is: 256,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,872.79 : 611,896.73 = 171,079.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,872.79/611,896.73 = 171,079.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,872.79x = 611,896.73 × 171,079.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,872.79x = 104,682,682,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,682,682,875.76/407,872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,655.23

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