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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,271.64, 789,221.16 and 171,219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,271.64, 789,221.16 and 171,219.48 is: 256,768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,271.64 : 789,221.16 = 171,219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,271.64/789,221.16 = 171,219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,271.64x = 789,221.16 × 171,219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,271.64x = 135,130,036,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,130,036,620.20/526,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,768.61

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