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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,523.73, 686,371.95 and 173,299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,523.73, 686,371.95 and 173,299.41 is: 259,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,523.73 : 686,371.95 = 173,299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,523.73/686,371.95 = 173,299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,523.73x = 686,371.95 × 173,299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,523.73x = 118,947,853,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,947,853,975.55/457,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,981.82

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