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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,282.31, 658,673.78 and 172,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,282.31, 658,673.78 and 172,898.42 is: 259,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,282.31 : 658,673.78 = 172,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,282.31/658,673.78 = 172,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,282.31x = 658,673.78 × 172,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,282.31x = 113,883,651,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,883,651,699.57/439,282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,249.35

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