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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,684.73, 687,754.53 and 174,396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,684.73, 687,754.53 and 174,396.10 is: 261,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,684.73 : 687,754.53 = 174,396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,684.73/687,754.53 = 174,396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,684.73x = 687,754.53 × 174,396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,684.73x = 119,941,703,478.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,941,703,478.58/458,684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,490.51

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