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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,570.99, 656,093.94 and 171,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,570.99, 656,093.94 and 171,013.96 is: 256,418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,570.99 : 656,093.94 = 171,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,570.99/656,093.94 = 171,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,570.99x = 656,093.94 × 171,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,570.99x = 112,201,222,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,201,222,811.40/437,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,418.33

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