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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,419.20, 617,007.84 and 174,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,419.20, 617,007.84 and 174,760 is: 262,088.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,419.20 : 617,007.84 = 174,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,419.20/617,007.84 = 174,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,419.20x = 617,007.84 × 174,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,419.20x = 107,828,290,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,828,290,118.40/411,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,088.62

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