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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,322.04, 687,519.96 and 174,148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,322.04, 687,519.96 and 174,148.78 is: 261,237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,322.04 : 687,519.96 = 174,148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,322.04/687,519.96 = 174,148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,322.04x = 687,519.96 × 174,148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,322.04x = 119,730,762,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,730,762,259.65/458,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,237.19

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