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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,615.63, 711,904.98 and 174,966.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,615.63, 711,904.98 and 174,966.57 is: 262,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,615.63 : 711,904.98 = 174,966.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,615.63/711,904.98 = 174,966.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,615.63x = 711,904.98 × 174,966.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,615.63x = 124,559,572,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,559,572,516.52/474,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,443.05

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