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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,027.48, 655,623.90 and 170,771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,027.48, 655,623.90 and 170,771.16 is: 256,189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,027.48 : 655,623.90 = 170,771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,027.48/655,623.90 = 170,771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,027.48x = 655,623.90 × 170,771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,027.48x = 111,961,653,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,961,653,926.72/437,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,189.05

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