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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,731.46, 794,694.94 and 174,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,731.46, 794,694.94 and 174,770.02 is: 262,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,731.46 : 794,694.94 = 174,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,731.46/794,694.94 = 174,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,731.46x = 794,694.94 × 174,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,731.46x = 138,888,850,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,888,850,557.70/529,731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,187.28

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