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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,015.27, 661,741.59 and 174,769.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,015.27, 661,741.59 and 174,769.89 is: 262,241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,015.27 : 661,741.59 = 174,769.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,015.27/661,741.59 = 174,769.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,015.27x = 661,741.59 × 174,769.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,015.27x = 115,652,504,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,652,504,892.73/441,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,241.50

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