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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,471.68, 855,656.49 and 171,201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,471.68, 855,656.49 and 171,201.62 is: 256,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,471.68 : 855,656.49 = 171,201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,471.68/855,656.49 = 171,201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,471.68x = 855,656.49 × 171,201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,471.68x = 146,489,777,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,489,777,251.51/570,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,787.12

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