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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,750.17, 930,977.63 and 171,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,750.17, 930,977.63 and 171,461.09 is: 257,150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,750.17 : 930,977.63 = 171,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,750.17/930,977.63 = 171,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,750.17x = 930,977.63 × 171,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,750.17x = 159,626,441,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,626,441,318.53/620,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,150.86

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