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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,023.76, 615,265.30 and 173,543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,023.76, 615,265.30 and 173,543.46 is: 260,412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,023.76 : 615,265.30 = 173,543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,023.76/615,265.30 = 173,543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,023.76x = 615,265.30 × 173,543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,023.76x = 106,775,268,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,775,268,979.94/410,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,412.39

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