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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,347.67, 762,524.11 and 171,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,347.67, 762,524.11 and 171,391.24 is: 257,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,347.67 : 762,524.11 = 171,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,347.67/762,524.11 = 171,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,347.67x = 762,524.11 × 171,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,347.67x = 130,689,951,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,689,951,050.73/508,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,087.74

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