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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,679.70, 562,204.06 and 174,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,679.70, 562,204.06 and 174,971.06 is: 262,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,679.70 : 562,204.06 = 174,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,679.70/562,204.06 = 174,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,679.70x = 562,204.06 × 174,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,679.70x = 98,369,440,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,369,440,314.50/374,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,542.75

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