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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,852.47, 686,685.20 and 173,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,852.47, 686,685.20 and 173,444.97 is: 260,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,852.47 : 686,685.20 = 173,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,852.47/686,685.20 = 173,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,852.47x = 686,685.20 × 173,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,852.47x = 119,102,093,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,102,093,046.22/457,852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,132.03

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