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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,617.52, 412,616.40 and 174,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,617.52, 412,616.40 and 174,822.28 is: 262,672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,617.52 : 412,616.40 = 174,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,617.52/412,616.40 = 174,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,617.52x = 412,616.40 × 174,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,617.52x = 72,134,539,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,134,539,813.39/274,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,672.75

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