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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,916.72, 688,271.13 and 174,505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,916.72, 688,271.13 and 174,505.88 is: 261,719.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,916.72 : 688,271.13 = 174,505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,916.72/688,271.13 = 174,505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,916.72x = 688,271.13 × 174,505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,916.72x = 120,107,355,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,107,355,777.89/458,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,719.28

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