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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,314.32, 683,045.55 and 171,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,314.32, 683,045.55 and 171,027 is: 256,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,314.32 : 683,045.55 = 171,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,314.32/683,045.55 = 171,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,314.32x = 683,045.55 × 171,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,314.32x = 116,819,231,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,819,231,279.85/455,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,568.32

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