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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,211.07, 678,316.62 and 171,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,211.07, 678,316.62 and 171,728.32 is: 257,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,211.07 : 678,316.62 = 171,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,211.07/678,316.62 = 171,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,211.07x = 678,316.62 × 171,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,211.07x = 116,486,173,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,486,173,580.68/452,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,592.49

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