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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,804.03, 688,049.17 and 174,425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,804.03, 688,049.17 and 174,425.99 is: 261,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,804.03 : 688,049.17 = 174,425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,804.03/688,049.17 = 174,425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,804.03x = 688,049.17 × 174,425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,804.03x = 120,013,653,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,013,653,769.62/458,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,579.34

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