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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,777.52, 790,292.04 and 171,791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,777.52, 790,292.04 and 171,791.84 is: 257,728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,777.52 : 790,292.04 = 171,791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,777.52/790,292.04 = 171,791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,777.52x = 790,292.04 × 171,791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,777.52x = 135,765,723,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,765,723,688.95/526,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,728.77

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