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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,299.74, 683,966.95 and 171,867.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,299.74, 683,966.95 and 171,867.23 is: 257,619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,299.74 : 683,966.95 = 171,867.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,299.74/683,966.95 = 171,867.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,299.74x = 683,966.95 × 171,867.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,299.74x = 117,551,501,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,551,501,688.21/456,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,619.04

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