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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,727.96, 794,689.68 and 174,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,727.96, 794,689.68 and 174,766.52 is: 262,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,727.96 : 794,689.68 = 174,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,727.96/794,689.68 = 174,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,727.96x = 794,689.68 × 174,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,727.96x = 138,885,149,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,885,149,853.51/529,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,182.03

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