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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,942.40, 656,427.60 and 171,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,942.40, 656,427.60 and 171,614.40 is: 257,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,942.40 : 656,427.60 = 171,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,942.40/656,427.60 = 171,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,942.40x = 656,427.60 × 171,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,942.40x = 112,652,428,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,652,428,717.44/437,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,231.15

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