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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,996.40, 755,994.60 and 171,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,996.40, 755,994.60 and 171,572.40 is: 257,358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,996.40 : 755,994.60 = 171,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,996.40/755,994.60 = 171,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,996.40x = 755,994.60 × 171,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,996.40x = 129,707,807,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,707,807,909.04/503,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,358.60

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