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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,929.26, 682,481.37 and 174,424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,929.26, 682,481.37 and 174,424.64 is: 261,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,929.26 : 682,481.37 = 174,424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,929.26/682,481.37 = 174,424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,929.26x = 682,481.37 × 174,424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,929.26x = 119,041,567,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,041,567,859.03/454,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,670.50

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