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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,028.98, 755,955.99 and 171,604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,028.98, 755,955.99 and 171,604.98 is: 257,377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,028.98 : 755,955.99 = 171,604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,028.98/755,955.99 = 171,604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,028.98x = 755,955.99 × 171,604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,028.98x = 129,725,812,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,725,812,544.83/504,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,377.69

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