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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,568.42, 930,906.06 and 171,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,568.42, 930,906.06 and 171,289.36 is: 256,948.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,568.42 : 930,906.06 = 171,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,568.42/930,906.06 = 171,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,568.42x = 930,906.06 × 171,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,568.42x = 159,454,303,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,454,303,237.52/620,568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,948.79

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