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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,727.46, 794,688.93 and 174,766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,727.46, 794,688.93 and 174,766.02 is: 262,181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,727.46 : 794,688.93 = 174,766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,727.46/794,688.93 = 174,766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,727.46x = 794,688.93 × 174,766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,727.46x = 138,884,621,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,884,621,434.16/529,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,181.28

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