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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,022.67, 635,784.93 and 171,311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,022.67, 635,784.93 and 171,311.19 is: 256,866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,022.67 : 635,784.93 = 171,311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,022.67/635,784.93 = 171,311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,022.67x = 635,784.93 × 171,311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,022.67x = 108,917,072,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,917,072,942.37/424,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,866.16

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