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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,977.80, 616,005.90 and 174,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,977.80, 616,005.90 and 174,280.20 is: 261,224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,977.80 : 616,005.90 = 174,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,977.80/616,005.90 = 174,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,977.80x = 616,005.90 × 174,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,977.80x = 107,357,631,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,357,631,453.18/410,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,224.89

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