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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,036.93, 693,054.98 and 173,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,036.93, 693,054.98 and 173,902.40 is: 260,853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,036.93 : 693,054.98 = 173,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,036.93/693,054.98 = 173,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,036.93x = 693,054.98 × 173,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,036.93x = 120,523,924,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,523,924,353.95/462,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,853.44

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