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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,522.93, 657,390.69 and 172,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,522.93, 657,390.69 and 172,474.38 is: 258,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,522.93 : 657,390.69 = 172,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,522.93/657,390.69 = 172,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,522.93x = 657,390.69 × 172,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,522.93x = 113,383,051,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,383,051,675.52/438,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,556.72

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