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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,518.21, 855,919.47 and 171,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,518.21, 855,919.47 and 171,166.34 is: 256,792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,518.21 : 855,919.47 = 171,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,518.21/855,919.47 = 171,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,518.21x = 855,919.47 × 171,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,518.21x = 146,504,603,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,504,603,014.64/570,518.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,792.16

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