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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,546.06, 639,817.26 and 173,770.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,546.06, 639,817.26 and 173,770.17 is: 260,654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,546.06 : 639,817.26 = 173,770.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,546.06/639,817.26 = 173,770.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,546.06x = 639,817.26 × 173,770.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,546.06x = 111,181,154,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,181,154,039.13/426,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,654.51

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