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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,552.40, 768,749.49 and 171,001.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,552.40, 768,749.49 and 171,001.86 is: 256,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,552.40 : 768,749.49 = 171,001.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,552.40/768,749.49 = 171,001.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,552.40x = 768,749.49 × 171,001.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,552.40x = 131,457,592,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,457,592,664.05/512,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,476.40

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