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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,261.65, 659,056.49 and 173,207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,261.65, 659,056.49 and 173,207.63 is: 259,876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,261.65 : 659,056.49 = 173,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,261.65/659,056.49 = 173,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,261.65x = 659,056.49 × 173,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,261.65x = 114,153,608,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,153,608,507.70/439,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,876.11

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