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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,417.33, 687,625.38 and 174,107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,417.33, 687,625.38 and 174,107.33 is: 261,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,417.33 : 687,625.38 = 174,107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,417.33/687,625.38 = 174,107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,417.33x = 687,625.38 × 174,107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,417.33x = 119,720,618,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,720,618,952.04/458,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,160.76

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