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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,966.46, 616,498.83 and 174,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,966.46, 616,498.83 and 174,278.34 is: 261,438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,966.46 : 616,498.83 = 174,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,966.46/616,498.83 = 174,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,966.46x = 616,498.83 × 174,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,966.46x = 107,442,392,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,442,392,704.34/410,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,438.35

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