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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,424.52, 794,235.18 and 174,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,424.52, 794,235.18 and 174,463.48 is: 261,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,424.52 : 794,235.18 = 174,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,424.52/794,235.18 = 174,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,424.52x = 794,235.18 × 174,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,424.52x = 138,565,033,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,565,033,441.23/529,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,727.65

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