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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,431.40, 427,628.70 and 174,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,431.40, 427,628.70 and 174,493.80 is: 261,423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,431.40 : 427,628.70 = 174,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,431.40/427,628.70 = 174,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,431.40x = 427,628.70 × 174,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,431.40x = 74,618,556,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618,556,852.06/285,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,423.78

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