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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,349.96, 761,992.86 and 171,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,349.96, 761,992.86 and 171,274.14 is: 256,731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,349.96 : 761,992.86 = 171,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,349.96/761,992.86 = 171,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,349.96x = 761,992.86 × 171,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,349.96x = 130,509,671,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,509,671,782.64/508,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,731.94

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