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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,149.63, 661,640.00 and 171,277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,149.63, 661,640.00 and 171,277.74 is: 256,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,149.63 : 661,640.00 = 171,277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,149.63/661,640.00 = 171,277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,149.63x = 661,640.00 × 171,277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,149.63x = 113,324,203,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,324,203,037.21/441,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,883.82

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