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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,612.80, 659,289.60 and 173,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,612.80, 659,289.60 and 173,284.80 is: 259,876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,612.80 : 659,289.60 = 173,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,612.80/659,289.60 = 173,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,612.80x = 659,289.60 × 173,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,612.80x = 114,244,866,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,244,866,478.08/439,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,876.11

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