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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,408.60, 528,710.10 and 174,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,408.60, 528,710.10 and 174,921.40 is: 262,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,408.60 : 528,710.10 = 174,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,408.60/528,710.10 = 174,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,408.60x = 528,710.10 × 174,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,408.60x = 92,482,710,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,482,710,886.14/352,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,430.35

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