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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,281.48, 737,260.44 and 171,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,281.48, 737,260.44 and 171,435.16 is: 257,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,281.48 : 737,260.44 = 171,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,281.48/737,260.44 = 171,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,281.48x = 737,260.44 × 171,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,281.48x = 126,392,361,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,392,361,493.07/491,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,270.76

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