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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,924.40, 574,692.77 and 172,578.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,924.40, 574,692.77 and 172,578.74 is: 259,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,924.40 : 574,692.77 = 172,578.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,924.40/574,692.77 = 172,578.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,924.40x = 574,692.77 × 172,578.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,924.40x = 99,179,751,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,179,751,691.69/382,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,006.09

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