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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,304, 732,460.56 and 172,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,304, 732,460.56 and 172,814.40 is: 259,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,304 : 732,460.56 = 172,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,304/732,460.56 = 172,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,304x = 732,460.56 × 172,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,304x = 126,579,732,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,579,732,200.06/488,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,223.21

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