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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,971.62, 617,458.41 and 174,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,971.62, 617,458.41 and 174,816.10 is: 262,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,971.62 : 617,458.41 = 174,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,971.62/617,458.41 = 174,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,971.62x = 617,458.41 × 174,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,971.62x = 107,941,671,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,941,671,148.40/411,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,012.40

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