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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,806.17, 640,297.65 and 174,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,806.17, 640,297.65 and 174,087.37 is: 261,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,806.17 : 640,297.65 = 174,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,806.17/640,297.65 = 174,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,806.17x = 640,297.65 × 174,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,806.17x = 111,467,733,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,467,733,905.68/426,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,167.11

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