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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,252, 847,880 and 171,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,252, 847,880 and 171,268 is: 256,902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,252 : 847,880 = 171,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,252/847,880 = 171,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,252x = 847,880 × 171,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,252x = 145,214,711,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,214,711,840/565,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,902.61

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