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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,644.88, 855,965.26 and 171,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,644.88, 855,965.26 and 171,283.92 is: 256,925.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,644.88 : 855,965.26 = 171,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,644.88/855,965.26 = 171,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,644.88x = 855,965.26 × 171,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,644.88x = 146,613,085,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,613,085,116.62/570,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,925.26

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