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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,579.84, 561,952.97 and 174,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,579.84, 561,952.97 and 174,791.24 is: 262,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,579.84 : 561,952.97 = 174,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,579.84/561,952.97 = 174,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,579.84x = 561,952.97 × 174,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,579.84x = 98,224,456,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,224,456,615.94/374,579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,225.69

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