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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,966.84, 692,950.22 and 173,832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,966.84, 692,950.22 and 173,832.62 is: 260,748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,966.84 : 692,950.22 = 173,832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,966.84/692,950.22 = 173,832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,966.84x = 692,950.22 × 173,832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,966.84x = 120,457,352,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,457,352,272.18/461,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,748.91

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