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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,567.56, 659,622.06 and 173,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,567.56, 659,622.06 and 173,282.76 is: 260,030.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,567.56 : 659,622.06 = 173,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,567.56/659,622.06 = 173,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,567.56x = 659,622.06 × 173,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,567.56x = 114,301,131,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301,131,113.69/439,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,030.86

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