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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,726.29, 616,309.99 and 171,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,726.29, 616,309.99 and 171,005.68 is: 256,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,726.29 : 616,309.99 = 171,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,726.29/616,309.99 = 171,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,726.29x = 616,309.99 × 171,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,726.29x = 105,392,507,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,392,507,603.73/410,726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,600.35

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