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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,754.79, 617,381.89 and 171,578.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,754.79, 617,381.89 and 171,578.45 is: 257,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,754.79 : 617,381.89 = 171,578.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,754.79/617,381.89 = 171,578.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,754.79x = 617,381.89 × 171,578.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,754.79x = 105,929,427,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,929,427,744.27/411,754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,263.38

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