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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,282.31, 684,519.84 and 171,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,282.31, 684,519.84 and 171,966.85 is: 257,986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,282.31 : 684,519.84 = 171,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,282.31/684,519.84 = 171,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,282.31x = 684,519.84 × 171,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,282.31x = 117,714,717,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,714,717,224.71/456,282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,986.59

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