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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,172.40, 931,779.40 and 171,855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,172.40, 931,779.40 and 171,855.68 is: 257,789.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,172.40 : 931,779.40 = 171,855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,172.40/931,779.40 = 171,855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,172.40x = 931,779.40 × 171,855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,172.40x = 160,131,577,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,131,577,630.69/621,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,789.27

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