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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,642.61, 615,856.99 and 173,863.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,642.61, 615,856.99 and 173,863.41 is: 260,749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,642.61 : 615,856.99 = 173,863.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,642.61/615,856.99 = 173,863.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,642.61x = 615,856.99 × 173,863.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,642.61x = 107,074,996,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074,996,353.74/410,642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,749.84

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