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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,063.52, 594,250.80 and 174,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,063.52, 594,250.80 and 174,292 is: 261,506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,063.52 : 594,250.80 = 174,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,063.52/594,250.80 = 174,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,063.52x = 594,250.80 × 174,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,063.52x = 103,573,160,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,573,160,433.60/396,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,506.44

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