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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,555.43, 926,203.28 and 174,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,555.43, 926,203.28 and 174,219.75 is: 261,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,555.43 : 926,203.28 = 174,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,555.43/926,203.28 = 174,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,555.43x = 926,203.28 × 174,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,555.43x = 161,362,903,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,362,903,019.68/617,555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,292.99

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