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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,069.52, 594,259.80 and 174,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,069.52, 594,259.80 and 174,298 is: 261,515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,069.52 : 594,259.80 = 174,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,069.52/594,259.80 = 174,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,069.52x = 594,259.80 × 174,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,069.52x = 103,578,294,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,578,294,620.40/396,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,515.44

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