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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048.99, 656,821.98 and 171,497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048.99, 656,821.98 and 171,497.43 is: 257,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048.99 : 656,821.98 = 171,497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048.99/656,821.98 = 171,497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048.99x = 656,821.98 × 171,497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048.99x = 112,643,281,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,643,281,537.51/438,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,147.68

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