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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,747.66, 660,733.74 and 174,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,747.66, 660,733.74 and 174,694.92 is: 261,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,747.66 : 660,733.74 = 174,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,747.66/660,733.74 = 174,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,747.66x = 660,733.74 × 174,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,747.66x = 115,426,827,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,426,827,850.60/440,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,888.69

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