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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,636.38, 688,073.37 and 174,331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,636.38, 688,073.37 and 174,331.78 is: 261,542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,636.38 : 688,073.37 = 174,331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,636.38/688,073.37 = 174,331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,636.38x = 688,073.37 × 174,331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,636.38x = 119,953,055,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,953,055,362.70/458,636.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,542.83

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