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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,474.18, 855,660.24 and 171,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,474.18, 855,660.24 and 171,204.12 is: 256,790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,474.18 : 855,660.24 = 171,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,474.18/855,660.24 = 171,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,474.18x = 855,660.24 × 171,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,474.18x = 146,492,558,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,492,558,408.19/570,474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,790.87

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