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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,329.77, 683,027.66 and 174,847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,329.77, 683,027.66 and 174,847.02 is: 262,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,329.77 : 683,027.66 = 174,847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,329.77/683,027.66 = 174,847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,329.77x = 683,027.66 × 174,847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,329.77x = 119,425,346,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,425,346,639.20/455,329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,283.20

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