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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,209.43, 661,887.05 and 174,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,209.43, 661,887.05 and 174,971.34 is: 262,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,209.43 : 661,887.05 = 174,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,209.43/661,887.05 = 174,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,209.43x = 661,887.05 × 174,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,209.43x = 115,811,263,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,811,263,192.29/441,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,485.92

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