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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,964.20, 657,119.10 and 171,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,964.20, 657,119.10 and 171,679.40 is: 257,586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,964.20 : 657,119.10 = 171,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,964.20/657,119.10 = 171,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,964.20x = 657,119.10 × 171,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,964.20x = 112,813,812,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,813,812,816.54/437,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,586.84

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