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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,733.03, 656,894.99 and 171,460.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,733.03, 656,894.99 and 171,460.51 is: 257,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,733.03 : 656,894.99 = 171,460.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,733.03/656,894.99 = 171,460.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,733.03x = 656,894.99 × 171,460.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,733.03x = 112,631,552,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,631,552,001.06/437,733.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,306.50

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