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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,322.32, 683,057.56 and 171,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,322.32, 683,057.56 and 171,035 is: 256,580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,322.32 : 683,057.56 = 171,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,322.32/683,057.56 = 171,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,322.32x = 683,057.56 × 171,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,322.32x = 116,826,749,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,826,749,774.60/455,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,580.33

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