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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,556.43, 926,204.77 and 174,220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,556.43, 926,204.77 and 174,220.75 is: 261,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,556.43 : 926,204.77 = 174,220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,556.43/926,204.77 = 174,220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,556.43x = 926,204.77 × 174,220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,556.43x = 161,364,089,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,364,089,682.98/617,556.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,294.49

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