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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,255.23, 794,005.86 and 174,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,255.23, 794,005.86 and 174,272.34 is: 261,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,255.23 : 794,005.86 = 174,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,255.23/794,005.86 = 174,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,255.23x = 794,005.86 × 174,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,255.23x = 138,373,259,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,259,195.91/529,255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,449.02

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