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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,314.35, 762,250.04 and 171,292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,314.35, 762,250.04 and 171,292.19 is: 256,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,314.35 : 762,250.04 = 171,292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,314.35/762,250.04 = 171,292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,314.35x = 762,250.04 × 171,292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,314.35x = 130,567,474,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,567,474,011.48/508,314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,863.64

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