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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,578.45, 930,849.15 and 171,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,578.45, 930,849.15 and 171,326.73 is: 256,984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,578.45 : 930,849.15 = 171,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,578.45/930,849.15 = 171,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,578.45x = 930,849.15 × 171,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,578.45x = 159,479,340,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,479,340,992.78/620,578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,984.98

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