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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,016.11, 677,761.61 and 171,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,016.11, 677,761.61 and 171,380.27 is: 256,970.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,016.11 : 677,761.61 = 171,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,016.11/677,761.61 = 171,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,016.11x = 677,761.61 × 171,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,016.11x = 116,154,966,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,154,966,860.53/452,016.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,970.86

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