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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,625.19, 687,844.44 and 174,216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,625.19, 687,844.44 and 174,216.16 is: 261,288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,625.19 : 687,844.44 = 174,216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,625.19/687,844.44 = 174,216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,625.19x = 687,844.44 × 174,216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,625.19x = 119,833,617,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,833,617,014.15/458,625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,288.78

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