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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,688.36, 562,217.04 and 174,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,688.36, 562,217.04 and 174,979.74 is: 262,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,688.36 : 562,217.04 = 174,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,688.36/562,217.04 = 174,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,688.36x = 562,217.04 × 174,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,688.36x = 98,376,591,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,376,591,482.77/374,688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,555.77

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