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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,829.24, 660,855.78 and 174,776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,829.24, 660,855.78 and 174,776.52 is: 262,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,829.24 : 660,855.78 = 174,776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,829.24/660,855.78 = 174,776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,829.24x = 660,855.78 × 174,776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,829.24x = 115,502,073,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,502,073,450.29/440,829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,010.92

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