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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,662.63, 794,381.86 and 174,592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,662.63, 794,381.86 and 174,592.25 is: 261,851.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,662.63 : 794,381.86 = 174,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,662.63/794,381.86 = 174,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,662.63x = 794,381.86 × 174,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,662.63x = 138,692,916,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,692,916,296.59/529,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,851.43

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