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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,561.17, 635,466.02 and 170,711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,561.17, 635,466.02 and 170,711.84 is: 256,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,561.17 : 635,466.02 = 170,711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,561.17/635,466.02 = 170,711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,561.17x = 635,466.02 × 170,711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,561.17x = 108,481,569,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,481,569,500.79/423,561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,117.84

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