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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,002.60, 615,003.90 and 173,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,002.60, 615,003.90 and 173,266.60 is: 259,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,002.60 : 615,003.90 = 173,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,002.60/615,003.90 = 173,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,002.60x = 615,003.90 × 173,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,002.60x = 106,559,634,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,559,634,739.74/410,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,899.90

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