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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,057.62, 661,805.04 and 174,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,057.62, 661,805.04 and 174,812.24 is: 262,305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,057.62 : 661,805.04 = 174,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,057.62/661,805.04 = 174,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,057.62x = 661,805.04 × 174,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,057.62x = 115,691,621,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,691,621,485.69/441,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,305.01

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