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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,252.23, 794,001.36 and 174,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,252.23, 794,001.36 and 174,269.33 is: 261,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,252.23 : 794,001.36 = 174,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,252.23/794,001.36 = 174,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,252.23x = 794,001.36 × 174,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,252.23x = 138,370,081,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,370,081,056.28/529,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,444.49

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