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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,439.02, 621,733.68 and 171,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,439.02, 621,733.68 and 171,280.49 is: 256,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,439.02 : 621,733.68 = 171,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,439.02/621,733.68 = 171,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,439.02x = 621,733.68 × 171,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,439.02x = 106,490,846,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,490,846,251.24/414,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,951.79

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