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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,580.49, 930,852.19 and 171,328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,580.49, 930,852.19 and 171,328.78 is: 256,988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,580.49 : 930,852.19 = 171,328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,580.49/930,852.19 = 171,328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,580.49x = 930,852.19 × 171,328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,580.49x = 159,481,770,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,481,770,073.03/620,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,988.05

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