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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,902.20, 660,026.10 and 173,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,902.20, 660,026.10 and 173,617.40 is: 260,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,902.20 : 660,026.10 = 173,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,902.20/660,026.10 = 173,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,902.20x = 660,026.10 × 173,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,902.20x = 114,592,015,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,592,015,414.14/439,902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,494.30

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