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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,484.83, 794,056.60 and 174,414.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,484.83, 794,056.60 and 174,414.31 is: 261,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,484.83 : 794,056.60 = 174,414.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,484.83/794,056.60 = 174,414.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,484.83x = 794,056.60 × 174,414.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,484.83x = 138,494,833,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,494,833,989.95/529,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,565.25

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