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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,444.42, 639,431.31 and 173,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,444.42, 639,431.31 and 173,660.10 is: 260,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,444.42 : 639,431.31 = 173,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,444.42/639,431.31 = 173,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,444.42x = 639,431.31 × 173,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,444.42x = 111,043,705,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,043,705,237.73/426,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,394.32

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