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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,929.76, 682,482.12 and 174,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,929.76, 682,482.12 and 174,425.14 is: 261,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,929.76 : 682,482.12 = 174,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,929.76/682,482.12 = 174,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,929.76x = 682,482.12 × 174,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,929.76x = 119,042,039,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,042,039,328.50/454,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,671.25

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