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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,172.72, 793,868.46 and 174,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,172.72, 793,868.46 and 174,208.04 is: 261,348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,172.72 : 793,868.46 = 174,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,172.72/793,868.46 = 174,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,172.72x = 793,868.46 × 174,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,172.72x = 138,298,268,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,298,268,434.42/529,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,348.07

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