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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,570.42, 930,909.06 and 171,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,570.42, 930,909.06 and 171,291.36 is: 256,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,570.42 : 930,909.06 = 171,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,570.42/930,909.06 = 171,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,570.42x = 930,909.06 × 171,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,570.42x = 159,456,678,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,456,678,923.72/620,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,951.79

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