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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,718.55, 794,602.31 and 174,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,718.55, 794,602.31 and 174,763.59 is: 262,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,718.55 : 794,602.31 = 174,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,718.55/794,602.31 = 174,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,718.55x = 794,602.31 × 174,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,718.55x = 138,867,551,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,867,551,444.08/529,718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,153.46

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