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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,401.55, 930,667.05 and 171,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,401.55, 930,667.05 and 171,122.49 is: 256,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,401.55 : 930,667.05 = 171,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,401.55/930,667.05 = 171,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,401.55x = 930,667.05 × 171,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,401.55x = 159,258,062,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,258,062,956.96/620,401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,701.59

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