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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,248.86, 931,874.64 and 171,971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,248.86, 931,874.64 and 171,971.02 is: 257,956.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,248.86 : 931,874.64 = 171,971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,248.86/931,874.64 = 171,971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,248.86x = 931,874.64 × 171,971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,248.86x = 160,255,432,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,255,432,352.93/621,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,956.90

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