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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,477.10, 656,270.40 and 171,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,477.10, 656,270.40 and 171,203.24 is: 256,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,477.10 : 656,270.40 = 171,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,477.10/656,270.40 = 171,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,477.10x = 656,270.40 × 171,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,477.10x = 112,355,618,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,355,618,796.10/437,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,826.29

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