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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,426.46, 660,406.41 and 174,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,426.46, 660,406.41 and 174,176.22 is: 261,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,426.46 : 660,406.41 = 174,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,426.46/660,406.41 = 174,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,426.46x = 660,406.41 × 174,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,426.46x = 115,027,092,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,027,092,157.57/440,426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,172.07

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