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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,966.30, 857,955.56 and 172,610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,966.30, 857,955.56 and 172,610.65 is: 258,917.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,966.30 : 857,955.56 = 172,610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,966.30/857,955.56 = 172,610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,966.30x = 857,955.56 × 172,610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,966.30x = 148,092,263,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,092,263,024.46/571,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,917.81

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