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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,691.32, 656,594.40 and 171,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,691.32, 656,594.40 and 171,417.24 is: 257,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,691.32 : 656,594.40 = 171,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,691.32/656,594.40 = 171,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,691.32x = 656,594.40 × 171,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,691.32x = 112,551,596,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,551,596,564.48/437,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,148.34

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