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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,427.52, 794,239.68 and 174,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,427.52, 794,239.68 and 174,466.48 is: 261,732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,427.52 : 794,239.68 = 174,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,427.52/794,239.68 = 174,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,427.52x = 794,239.68 × 174,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,427.52x = 138,568,201,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,568,201,245.93/529,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,732.15

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