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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,786.13, 593,679.19 and 174,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,786.13, 593,679.19 and 174,170.13 is: 261,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,786.13 : 593,679.19 = 174,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,786.13/593,679.19 = 174,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,786.13x = 593,679.19 × 174,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,786.13x = 103,401,181,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,401,181,700.60/395,786.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,255.19

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