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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,425.20, 617,016.84 and 174,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,425.20, 617,016.84 and 174,766 is: 262,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,425.20 : 617,016.84 = 174,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,425.20/617,016.84 = 174,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,425.20x = 617,016.84 × 174,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,425.20x = 107,833,565,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,833,565,059.44/411,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,097.62

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