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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,979.62, 617,470.40 and 174,824.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,979.62, 617,470.40 and 174,824.10 is: 262,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,979.62 : 617,470.40 = 174,824.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,979.62/617,470.40 = 174,824.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,979.62x = 617,470.40 × 174,824.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,979.62x = 107,948,706,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,948,706,956.64/411,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,024.39

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