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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,042.95, 693,063.97 and 173,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,042.95, 693,063.97 and 173,908.40 is: 260,862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,042.95 : 693,063.97 = 173,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,042.95/693,063.97 = 173,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,042.95x = 693,063.97 × 173,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,042.95x = 120,529,642,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,529,642,220.26/462,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,862.42

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