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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,577.78, 855,865.85 and 171,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,577.78, 855,865.85 and 171,217.90 is: 256,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,577.78 : 855,865.85 = 171,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,577.78/855,865.85 = 171,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,577.78x = 855,865.85 × 171,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,577.78x = 146,539,553,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,539,553,518.72/570,577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,826.60

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