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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,629.88, 855,942.78 and 171,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,629.88, 855,942.78 and 171,268.92 is: 256,902.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,629.88 : 855,942.78 = 171,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,629.88/855,942.78 = 171,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,629.88x = 855,942.78 × 171,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,629.88x = 146,596,395,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,596,395,512.40/570,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,902.77

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