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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,247.28, 931,872.14 and 171,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,247.28, 931,872.14 and 171,969.44 is: 257,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,247.28 : 931,872.14 = 171,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,247.28/931,872.14 = 171,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,247.28x = 931,872.14 × 171,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,247.28x = 160,253,529,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,253,529,207.55/621,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,954.50

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