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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,961.58, 639,886.72 and 173,945.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,961.58, 639,886.72 and 173,945.72 is: 260,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,961.58 : 639,886.72 = 173,945.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,961.58/639,886.72 = 173,945.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,961.58x = 639,886.72 × 173,945.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,961.58x = 111,305,556,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,305,556,228.84/426,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,692.21

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