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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,943.55, 790,497.95 and 171,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,943.55, 790,497.95 and 171,875.59 is: 257,840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,943.55 : 790,497.95 = 171,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,943.55/790,497.95 = 171,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,943.55x = 790,497.95 × 171,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,943.55x = 135,867,301,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,867,301,550.04/526,943.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,840.34

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