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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,002.80, 659,874.60 and 173,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,002.80, 659,874.60 and 173,674.80 is: 260,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,002.80 : 659,874.60 = 173,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,002.80/659,874.60 = 173,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,002.80x = 659,874.60 × 173,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,002.80x = 114,603,589,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,603,589,180.08/440,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,461.05

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