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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,294.62, 618,010.33 and 172,545.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,294.62, 618,010.33 and 172,545.89 is: 258,638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,294.62 : 618,010.33 = 172,545.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,294.62/618,010.33 = 172,545.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,294.62x = 618,010.33 × 172,545.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,294.62x = 106,635,142,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,635,142,419.04/412,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,638.21

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