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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,613.80, 659,291.10 and 173,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,613.80, 659,291.10 and 173,285.80 is: 259,877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,613.80 : 659,291.10 = 173,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,613.80/659,291.10 = 173,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,613.80x = 659,291.10 × 173,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,613.80x = 114,245,785,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,245,785,696.38/439,613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,877.61

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