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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,658.88, 794,512.48 and 174,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,658.88, 794,512.48 and 174,703.84 is: 262,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,658.88 : 794,512.48 = 174,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,658.88/794,512.48 = 174,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,658.88x = 794,512.48 × 174,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,658.88x = 138,804,381,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,804,381,183.92/529,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,063.73

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