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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,417.20, 617,004.84 and 174,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,417.20, 617,004.84 and 174,758 is: 262,085.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,417.20 : 617,004.84 = 174,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,417.20/617,004.84 = 174,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,417.20x = 617,004.84 × 174,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,417.20x = 107,826,531,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,826,531,828.72/411,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,085.62

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