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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,962.12, 680,989.26 and 173,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,962.12, 680,989.26 and 173,715.08 is: 260,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,962.12 : 680,989.26 = 173,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,962.12/680,989.26 = 173,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,962.12x = 680,989.26 × 173,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,962.12x = 118,298,103,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,298,103,780.04/453,962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,590.25

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