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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,579.49, 930,850.69 and 171,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,579.49, 930,850.69 and 171,327.78 is: 256,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,579.49 : 930,850.69 = 171,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,579.49/930,850.69 = 171,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,579.49x = 930,850.69 × 171,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,579.49x = 159,480,582,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,480,582,229.17/620,579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,986.55

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