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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,313.49, 544,616.66 and 173,724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,313.49, 544,616.66 and 173,724.89 is: 260,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,313.49 : 544,616.66 = 173,724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,313.49/544,616.66 = 173,724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,313.49x = 544,616.66 × 173,724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,313.49x = 94,613,466,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,613,466,627.58/363,313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,418.26

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