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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,437.22, 686,221.98 and 173,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,437.22, 686,221.98 and 173,050.64 is: 259,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,437.22 : 686,221.98 = 173,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,437.22/686,221.98 = 173,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,437.22x = 686,221.98 × 173,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,437.22x = 118,751,152,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,751,152,821.07/457,437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,600.98

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