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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,301.14, 683,969.06 and 171,868.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,301.14, 683,969.06 and 171,868.62 is: 257,621.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,301.14 : 683,969.06 = 171,868.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,301.14/683,969.06 = 171,868.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,301.14x = 683,969.06 × 171,868.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,301.14x = 117,552,817,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,552,817,605.55/456,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,621.14

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