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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,211.84, 789,327.48 and 171,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,211.84, 789,327.48 and 171,224.48 is: 256,839.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,211.84 : 789,327.48 = 171,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,211.84/789,327.48 = 171,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,211.84x = 789,327.48 × 171,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,211.84x = 135,152,187,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,152,187,312.71/526,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,839.88

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