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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,636.54, 615,847.89 and 173,857.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,636.54, 615,847.89 and 173,857.34 is: 260,740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,636.54 : 615,847.89 = 173,857.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,636.54/615,847.89 = 173,857.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,636.54x = 615,847.89 × 173,857.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,636.54x = 107,069,678,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,069,678,191.60/410,636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,740.75

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