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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,358.14, 641,255.91 and 174,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,358.14, 641,255.91 and 174,825.25 is: 262,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,358.14 : 641,255.91 = 174,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,358.14/641,255.91 = 174,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,358.14x = 641,255.91 × 174,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,358.14x = 112,107,720,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,107,720,699.32/427,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,327.34

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