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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,006.88, 925,585.20 and 173,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,006.88, 925,585.20 and 173,774.88 is: 260,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,006.88 : 925,585.20 = 173,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,006.88/925,585.20 = 173,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,006.88x = 925,585.20 × 173,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,006.88x = 160,843,457,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,843,457,059.78/617,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,683.41

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