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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,726.46, 794,687.43 and 174,765.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,726.46, 794,687.43 and 174,765.02 is: 262,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,726.46 : 794,687.43 = 174,765.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,726.46/794,687.43 = 174,765.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,726.46x = 794,687.43 × 174,765.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,726.46x = 138,883,564,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,883,564,597.70/529,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,179.78

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