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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,034.62, 661,770.54 and 174,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,034.62, 661,770.54 and 174,789.24 is: 262,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,034.62 : 661,770.54 = 174,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,034.62/661,770.54 = 174,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,034.62x = 661,770.54 × 174,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,034.62x = 115,670,369,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,670,369,740.99/441,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,270.50

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