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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,714.53, 656,867.14 and 171,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,714.53, 656,867.14 and 171,441.81 is: 257,278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,714.53 : 656,867.14 = 171,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,714.53/656,867.14 = 171,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,714.53x = 656,867.14 × 171,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,714.53x = 112,614,490,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,614,490,982.52/437,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,278.39

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