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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,017.27, 661,744.59 and 174,771.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,017.27, 661,744.59 and 174,771.89 is: 262,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,017.27 : 661,744.59 = 174,771.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,017.27/661,744.59 = 174,771.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,017.27x = 661,744.59 × 174,771.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,017.27x = 115,654,352,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,654,352,691.58/441,017.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,244.50

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