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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,966.80, 617,489.40 and 175,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,966.80, 617,489.40 and 175,269.20 is: 262,707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,966.80 : 617,489.40 = 175,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,966.80/617,489.40 = 175,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,966.80x = 617,489.40 × 175,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,966.80x = 108,226,873,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,226,873,146.48/411,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,707.75

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