Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,312.26, 856,795.80 and 171,846.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571,312.26, 856,795.80 and 171,846.96 is: 257,718.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,312.26 : 856,795.80 = 171,846.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,312.26/856,795.80 = 171,846.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,312.26x = 856,795.80 × 171,846.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,312.26x = 147,237,753,570.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,237,753,570.77/571,312.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,718.53
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