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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,555.50, 762,942.60 and 171,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,555.50, 762,942.60 and 171,604.50 is: 257,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,555.50 : 762,942.60 = 171,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,555.50/762,942.60 = 171,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,555.50x = 762,942.60 × 171,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,555.50x = 130,924,383,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,924,383,401.70/508,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,443.65

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