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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,008.88, 925,588.20 and 173,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,008.88, 925,588.20 and 173,776.88 is: 260,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,008.88 : 925,588.20 = 173,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,008.88/925,588.20 = 173,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,008.88x = 925,588.20 × 173,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,008.88x = 160,845,829,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,845,829,560.82/617,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,686.41

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