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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,688.09, 562,216.65 and 174,979.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,688.09, 562,216.65 and 174,979.49 is: 262,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,688.09 : 562,216.65 = 174,979.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,688.09/562,216.65 = 174,979.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,688.09x = 562,216.65 × 174,979.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,688.09x = 98,376,382,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,376,382,686.51/374,688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,555.40

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