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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,621.06, 643,221.84 and 175,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,621.06, 643,221.84 and 175,946.96 is: 264,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,621.06 : 643,221.84 = 175,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,621.06/643,221.84 = 175,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,621.06x = 643,221.84 × 175,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,621.06x = 113,172,927,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,172,927,353.61/428,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,039.59

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