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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,933.94, 688,245.66 and 174,556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,933.94, 688,245.66 and 174,556.98 is: 261,776.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,933.94 : 688,245.66 = 174,556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,933.94/688,245.66 = 174,556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,933.94x = 688,245.66 × 174,556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,933.94x = 120,138,083,907.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,138,083,907.71/458,933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,776.42

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