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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,423.52, 794,233.68 and 174,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,423.52, 794,233.68 and 174,462.48 is: 261,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,423.52 : 794,233.68 = 174,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,423.52/794,233.68 = 174,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,423.52x = 794,233.68 × 174,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,423.52x = 138,563,977,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,563,977,512.33/529,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,726.15

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