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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,753.96, 794,728.68 and 174,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,753.96, 794,728.68 and 174,792.52 is: 262,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,753.96 : 794,728.68 = 174,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,753.96/794,728.68 = 174,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,753.96x = 794,728.68 × 174,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,753.96x = 138,912,628,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,912,628,693.47/529,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,221.03

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