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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,228.08, 762,412.35 and 171,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,228.08, 762,412.35 and 171,365.04 is: 257,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,228.08 : 762,412.35 = 171,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,228.08/762,412.35 = 171,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,228.08x = 762,412.35 × 171,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,228.08x = 130,650,822,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,650,822,854.24/508,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,071.24

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