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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,999.80, 659,870.10 and 173,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,999.80, 659,870.10 and 173,671.80 is: 260,456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,999.80 : 659,870.10 = 173,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,999.80/659,870.10 = 173,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,999.80x = 659,870.10 × 173,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,999.80x = 114,600,828,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,600,828,033.18/439,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,456.55

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