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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,575.98, 930,845.45 and 171,324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,575.98, 930,845.45 and 171,324.27 is: 256,981.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,575.98 : 930,845.45 = 171,324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,575.98/930,845.45 = 171,324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,575.98x = 930,845.45 × 171,324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,575.98x = 159,476,411,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,476,411,693.22/620,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,981.28

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