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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,248.41, 659,999.61 and 174,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,248.41, 659,999.61 and 174,196.62 is: 261,147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,248.41 : 659,999.61 = 174,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,248.41/659,999.61 = 174,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,248.41x = 659,999.61 × 174,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,248.41x = 114,969,701,263.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,969,701,263.32/440,248.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,147.34

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