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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,021.40, 684,032.10 and 171,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,021.40, 684,032.10 and 171,711.40 is: 257,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,021.40 : 684,032.10 = 171,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,021.40/684,032.10 = 171,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,021.40x = 684,032.10 × 171,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,021.40x = 117,456,109,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,456,109,535.94/456,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,567.10

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