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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,464.51, 794,295.18 and 174,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,464.51, 794,295.18 and 174,503.52 is: 261,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,464.51 : 794,295.18 = 174,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,464.51/794,295.18 = 174,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,464.51x = 794,295.18 × 174,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,464.51x = 138,607,304,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,607,304,829.03/529,464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,787.72

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