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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,004.48, 611,383.22 and 171,217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,004.48, 611,383.22 and 171,217.99 is: 256,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,004.48 : 611,383.22 = 171,217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,004.48/611,383.22 = 171,217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,004.48x = 611,383.22 × 171,217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,004.48x = 104,679,806,048.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679,806,048.13/408,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,565.33

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