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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,253.76, 640,873.62 and 174,478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,253.76, 640,873.62 and 174,478.68 is: 261,715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,253.76 : 640,873.62 = 174,478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,253.76/640,873.62 = 174,478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,253.76x = 640,873.62 × 174,478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,253.76x = 111,818,783,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,818,783,264.42/427,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,715.15

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