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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,693.83, 656,598.15 and 171,419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,693.83, 656,598.15 and 171,419.74 is: 257,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,693.83 : 656,598.15 = 171,419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,693.83/656,598.15 = 171,419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,693.83x = 656,598.15 × 171,419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,693.83x = 112,553,882,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,553,882,515.99/437,693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,152.09

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