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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,048.62, 661,791.54 and 174,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,048.62, 661,791.54 and 174,803.24 is: 262,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,048.62 : 661,791.54 = 174,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,048.62/661,791.54 = 174,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,048.62x = 661,791.54 × 174,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,048.62x = 115,683,305,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,683,305,396.59/441,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,291.50

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