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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,511.19, 755,266.78 and 171,087.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,511.19, 755,266.78 and 171,087.19 is: 256,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,511.19 : 755,266.78 = 171,087.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,511.19/755,266.78 = 171,087.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,511.19x = 755,266.78 × 171,087.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,511.19x = 129,216,469,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,216,469,416.24/503,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,630.78

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