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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,358.77, 641,256.84 and 174,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,358.77, 641,256.84 and 174,825.88 is: 262,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,358.77 : 641,256.84 = 174,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,358.77/641,256.84 = 174,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,358.77x = 641,256.84 × 174,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,358.77x = 112,108,291,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,108,291,359.02/427,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,328.28

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