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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,264.81, 794,016.29 and 174,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,264.81, 794,016.29 and 174,266.11 is: 261,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,264.81 : 794,016.29 = 174,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,264.81/794,016.29 = 174,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,264.81x = 794,016.29 × 174,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,264.81x = 138,370,130,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,370,130,134.93/529,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,438.37

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