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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,757.59, 794,734.12 and 174,796.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,757.59, 794,734.12 and 174,796.15 is: 262,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,757.59 : 794,734.12 = 174,796.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,757.59/794,734.12 = 174,796.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,757.59x = 794,734.12 × 174,796.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,757.59x = 138,916,464,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,916,464,449.64/529,757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,226.47

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