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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,036.84, 661,774.14 and 174,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,036.84, 661,774.14 and 174,791.46 is: 262,273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,036.84 : 661,774.14 = 174,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,036.84/661,774.14 = 174,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,036.84x = 661,774.14 × 174,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,036.84x = 115,672,468,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,672,468,120.84/441,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,273.94

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