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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,342.96, 761,982.36 and 171,267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,342.96, 761,982.36 and 171,267.13 is: 256,721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,342.96 : 761,982.36 = 171,267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,342.96/761,982.36 = 171,267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,342.96x = 761,982.36 × 171,267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,342.96x = 130,502,531,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,502,531,907.83/508,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,721.43

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