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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,513.68, 855,719.52 and 171,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,513.68, 855,719.52 and 171,243.60 is: 256,850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,513.68 : 855,719.52 = 171,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,513.68/855,719.52 = 171,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,513.68x = 855,719.52 × 171,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,513.68x = 146,536,491,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,536,491,195.07/570,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,850.09

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