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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,974.62, 617,462.90 and 174,819.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,974.62, 617,462.90 and 174,819.10 is: 262,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,974.62 : 617,462.90 = 174,819.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,974.62/617,462.90 = 174,819.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,974.62x = 617,462.90 × 174,819.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,974.62x = 107,944,308,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,944,308,461.39/411,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,016.89

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