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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,639.73, 615,852.68 and 173,860.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,639.73, 615,852.68 and 173,860.53 is: 260,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,639.73 : 615,852.68 = 173,860.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,639.73/615,852.68 = 173,860.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,639.73x = 615,852.68 × 173,860.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,639.73x = 107,072,472,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,072,472,477.42/410,639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,745.53

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