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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,964.40, 656,460.60 and 171,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,964.40, 656,460.60 and 171,636.40 is: 257,264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,964.40 : 656,460.60 = 171,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,964.40/656,460.60 = 171,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,964.40x = 656,460.60 × 171,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,964.40x = 112,672,534,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,672,534,125.84/437,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,264.14

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