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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,346.56, 640,516.48 and 174,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,346.56, 640,516.48 and 174,469.12 is: 261,498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,346.56 : 640,516.48 = 174,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,346.56/640,516.48 = 174,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,346.56x = 640,516.48 × 174,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,346.56x = 111,750,346,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,750,346,611.10/427,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,498.18

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