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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,256.29, 731,509.64 and 172,511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,256.29, 731,509.64 and 172,511.81 is: 258,458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,256.29 : 731,509.64 = 172,511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,256.29/731,509.64 = 172,511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,256.29x = 731,509.64 × 172,511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,256.29x = 126,194,051,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,194,051,166.29/488,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,458.63

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