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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,582.03, 855,956.49 and 171,254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,582.03, 855,956.49 and 171,254.37 is: 256,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,582.03 : 855,956.49 = 171,254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,582.03/855,956.49 = 171,254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,582.03x = 855,956.49 × 171,254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,582.03x = 146,586,289,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,586,289,442.36/570,582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,906.60

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