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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,985.76, 658,176.06 and 172,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,985.76, 658,176.06 and 172,776.84 is: 259,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,985.76 : 658,176.06 = 172,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,985.76/658,176.06 = 172,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,985.76x = 658,176.06 × 172,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,985.76x = 113,717,579,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,717,579,810.45/438,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,046.17

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