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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,179.99, 762,384.99 and 171,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,179.99, 762,384.99 and 171,211.49 is: 256,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,179.99 : 762,384.99 = 171,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,179.99/762,384.99 = 171,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,179.99x = 762,384.99 × 171,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,179.99x = 130,529,066,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,529,066,279.61/508,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,855.97

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