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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,475.11, 656,267.40 and 171,201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,475.11, 656,267.40 and 171,201.24 is: 256,823.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,475.11 : 656,267.40 = 171,201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,475.11/656,267.40 = 171,201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,475.11x = 656,267.40 × 171,201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,475.11x = 112,353,792,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,353,792,651.58/437,475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,823.28

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