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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,982.41, 615,932.32 and 174,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,982.41, 615,932.32 and 174,031.89 is: 260,818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,982.41 : 615,932.32 = 174,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,982.41/615,932.32 = 174,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,982.41x = 615,932.32 × 174,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,982.41x = 107,191,866,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,191,866,807.79/410,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,818.63

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