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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,569.99, 656,092.44 and 171,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,569.99, 656,092.44 and 171,012.96 is: 256,416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,569.99 : 656,092.44 = 171,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,569.99/656,092.44 = 171,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,569.99x = 656,092.44 × 171,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,569.99x = 112,200,310,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,200,310,198.02/437,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,416.83

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