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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,567.42, 930,904.56 and 171,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,567.42, 930,904.56 and 171,288.36 is: 256,947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,567.42 : 930,904.56 = 171,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,567.42/930,904.56 = 171,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,567.42x = 930,904.56 × 171,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,567.42x = 159,453,115,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,453,115,398.92/620,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,947.29

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