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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,577.02, 658,921.11 and 173,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,577.02, 658,921.11 and 173,233.90 is: 259,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,577.02 : 658,921.11 = 173,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,577.02/658,921.11 = 173,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,577.02x = 658,921.11 × 173,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,577.02x = 114,147,473,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,147,473,677.63/439,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,675.71

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