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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,725.96, 794,686.68 and 174,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,725.96, 794,686.68 and 174,764.52 is: 262,179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,725.96 : 794,686.68 = 174,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,725.96/794,686.68 = 174,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,725.96x = 794,686.68 × 174,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,725.96x = 138,883,036,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,883,036,180.59/529,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,179.03

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