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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,482.64, 656,278.68 and 171,208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,482.64, 656,278.68 and 171,208.76 is: 256,834.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,482.64 : 656,278.68 = 171,208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,482.64/656,278.68 = 171,208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,482.64x = 656,278.68 × 171,208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,482.64x = 112,360,659,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,360,659,017.24/437,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,834.55

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