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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,666.60, 636,999.90 and 171,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,666.60, 636,999.90 and 171,946.60 is: 257,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,666.60 : 636,999.90 = 171,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,666.60/636,999.90 = 171,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,666.60x = 636,999.90 × 171,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,666.60x = 109,529,967,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,529,967,005.34/424,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,919.90

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