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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,524.40, 427,768.20 and 174,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,524.40, 427,768.20 and 174,586.80 is: 261,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,524.40 : 427,768.20 = 174,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,524.40/427,768.20 = 174,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,524.40x = 427,768.20 × 174,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,524.40x = 74,682,681,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682,681,179.76/285,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,563.22

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