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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,333.62, 761,968.41 and 171,257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,333.62, 761,968.41 and 171,257.79 is: 256,707.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,333.62 : 761,968.41 = 171,257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,333.62/761,968.41 = 171,257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,333.62x = 761,968.41 × 171,257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,333.62x = 130,493,025,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,493,025,946.41/508,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,707.45

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