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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,213.72, 636,320.58 and 174,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,213.72, 636,320.58 and 174,889.24 is: 262,333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,213.72 : 636,320.58 = 174,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,213.72/636,320.58 = 174,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,213.72x = 636,320.58 × 174,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,213.72x = 111,285,622,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,285,622,632.56/424,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,333.86

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