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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,915.97, 688,270.01 and 174,505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,915.97, 688,270.01 and 174,505.13 is: 261,718.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,915.97 : 688,270.01 = 174,505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,915.97/688,270.01 = 174,505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,915.97x = 688,270.01 × 174,505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,915.97x = 120,106,643,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,106,643,256.28/458,915.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,718.16

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