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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,584.97, 617,358.93 and 171,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,584.97, 617,358.93 and 171,600 is: 257,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,584.97 : 617,358.93 = 171,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,584.97/617,358.93 = 171,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,584.97x = 617,358.93 × 171,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,584.97x = 105,938,792,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,938,792,388.00/411,584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,392.28

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