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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,737.02, 656,901 and 171,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,737.02, 656,901 and 171,464.52 is: 257,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,737.02 : 656,901 = 171,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,737.02/656,901 = 171,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,737.02x = 656,901 × 171,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,737.02x = 112,635,214,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,635,214,652.52/437,737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,312.52

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