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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,312.85, 762,247.79 and 171,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,312.85, 762,247.79 and 171,290.68 is: 256,861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,312.85 : 762,247.79 = 171,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,312.85/762,247.79 = 171,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,312.85x = 762,247.79 × 171,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,312.85x = 130,565,943,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,565,943,016.29/508,312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,861.39

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