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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,717.68, 794,601.00 and 174,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,717.68, 794,601.00 and 174,762.72 is: 262,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,717.68 : 794,601.00 = 174,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,717.68/794,601.00 = 174,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,717.68x = 794,601.00 × 174,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,717.68x = 138,866,627,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,866,627,227.90/529,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,152.15

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