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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,355.08, 682,907.91 and 171,023.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,355.08, 682,907.91 and 171,023.63 is: 256,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,355.08 : 682,907.91 = 171,023.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,355.08/682,907.91 = 171,023.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,355.08x = 682,907.91 × 171,023.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,355.08x = 116,793,389,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,793,389,723.91/455,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,488.61

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