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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,944, 848,921.76 and 171,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,944, 848,921.76 and 171,960 is: 257,941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,944 : 848,921.76 = 171,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,944/848,921.76 = 171,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,944x = 848,921.76 × 171,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,944x = 145,980,585,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,980,585,849.60/565,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,941.75

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