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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,314.72, 762,250.60 and 171,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,314.72, 762,250.60 and 171,292.56 is: 256,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,314.72 : 762,250.60 = 171,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,314.72/762,250.60 = 171,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,314.72x = 762,250.60 × 171,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,314.72x = 130,567,853,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,567,853,991.21/508,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,864.20

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