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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,637.48, 615,849.30 and 173,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,637.48, 615,849.30 and 173,858.28 is: 260,742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,637.48 : 615,849.30 = 173,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,637.48/615,849.30 = 173,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,637.48x = 615,849.30 × 173,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,637.48x = 107,070,500,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,070,500,037.20/410,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,742.15

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