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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,917.47, 688,272.25 and 174,506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,917.47, 688,272.25 and 174,506.63 is: 261,720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,917.47 : 688,272.25 = 174,506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,917.47/688,272.25 = 174,506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,917.47x = 688,272.25 × 174,506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,917.47x = 120,108,070,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,108,070,870.02/458,917.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,720.42

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