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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,531.56, 658,852.70 and 173,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,531.56, 658,852.70 and 173,188.52 is: 259,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,531.56 : 658,852.70 = 173,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,531.56/658,852.70 = 173,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,531.56x = 658,852.70 × 173,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,531.56x = 114,105,724,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,105,724,011.00/439,531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,607.58

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