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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,421, 635,256.27 and 170,571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,421, 635,256.27 and 170,571.38 is: 255,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,421 : 635,256.27 = 170,571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,421/635,256.27 = 170,571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,421x = 635,256.27 × 170,571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,421x = 108,356,534,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,356,534,598.41/423,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,907.32

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