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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,936.28, 682,491.86 and 174,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,936.28, 682,491.86 and 174,431.66 is: 261,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,936.28 : 682,491.86 = 174,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,936.28/682,491.86 = 174,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,936.28x = 682,491.86 × 174,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,936.28x = 119,048,186,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,048,186,806.14/454,936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,681.01

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