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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,021.82, 656,750.24 and 171,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,021.82, 656,750.24 and 171,809.24 is: 257,603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,021.82 : 656,750.24 = 171,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,021.82/656,750.24 = 171,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,021.82x = 656,750.24 × 171,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,021.82x = 112,835,761,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,835,761,031.33/438,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,603.06

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