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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,599.22, 856,040.98 and 171,247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,599.22, 856,040.98 and 171,247.34 is: 256,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,599.22 : 856,040.98 = 171,247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,599.22/856,040.98 = 171,247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,599.22x = 856,040.98 × 171,247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,599.22x = 146,594,740,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,594,740,755.99/570,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,913.67

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