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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,828.85, 615,849.60 and 173,845.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,828.85, 615,849.60 and 173,845.53 is: 260,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,828.85 : 615,849.60 = 173,845.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,828.85/615,849.60 = 173,845.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,828.85x = 615,849.60 × 173,845.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,828.85x = 107,062,700,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,062,700,112.29/410,828.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,601.71

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