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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,212.57, 678,318.87 and 171,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,212.57, 678,318.87 and 171,729.82 is: 257,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,212.57 : 678,318.87 = 171,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,212.57/678,318.87 = 171,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,212.57x = 678,318.87 × 171,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,212.57x = 116,487,577,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,487,577,447.70/452,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,594.74

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