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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,421.76, 794,231.06 and 174,460.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,421.76, 794,231.06 and 174,460.73 is: 261,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,421.76 : 794,231.06 = 174,460.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,421.76/794,231.06 = 174,460.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,421.76x = 794,231.06 × 174,460.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,421.76x = 138,562,125,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,562,125,672.82/529,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,723.52

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