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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,483.83, 794,055.10 and 174,413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,483.83, 794,055.10 and 174,413.31 is: 261,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,483.83 : 794,055.10 = 174,413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,483.83/794,055.10 = 174,413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,483.83x = 794,055.10 × 174,413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,483.83x = 138,493,778,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,493,778,313.38/529,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,563.75

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