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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,005.61, 856,509.04 and 171,646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,005.61, 856,509.04 and 171,646.35 is: 257,469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,005.61 : 856,509.04 = 171,646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,005.61/856,509.04 = 171,646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,005.61x = 856,509.04 × 171,646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,005.61x = 147,016,650,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,016,650,458.00/571,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,469.71

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