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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,266.27, 661,814.75 and 171,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,266.27, 661,814.75 and 171,394.11 is: 257,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,266.27 : 661,814.75 = 171,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,266.27/661,814.75 = 171,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,266.27x = 661,814.75 × 171,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,266.27x = 113,431,150,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,431,150,489.61/441,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,058.29

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