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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,004.61, 761,473.45 and 170,928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,004.61, 761,473.45 and 170,928.24 is: 256,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,004.61 : 761,473.45 = 170,928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,004.61/761,473.45 = 170,928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,004.61x = 761,473.45 × 170,928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,004.61x = 130,157,316,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,157,316,615.23/508,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,212.87

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