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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,415.33, 687,622.38 and 174,105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,415.33, 687,622.38 and 174,105.33 is: 261,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,415.33 : 687,622.38 = 174,105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,415.33/687,622.38 = 174,105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,415.33x = 687,622.38 × 174,105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,415.33x = 119,718,721,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,718,721,385.29/458,415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,157.76

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