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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,583.78, 932,283.28 and 172,257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,583.78, 932,283.28 and 172,257.79 is: 258,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,583.78 : 932,283.28 = 172,257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,583.78/932,283.28 = 172,257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,583.78x = 932,283.28 × 172,257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,583.78x = 160,593,057,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,593,057,466.75/621,583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,361.08

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