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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,576.78, 855,864.35 and 171,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,576.78, 855,864.35 and 171,216.90 is: 256,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,576.78 : 855,864.35 = 171,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,576.78/855,864.35 = 171,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,576.78x = 855,864.35 × 171,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,576.78x = 146,538,440,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,538,440,827.52/570,576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,825.10

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