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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,758.59, 794,735.62 and 174,797.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,758.59, 794,735.62 and 174,797.15 is: 262,227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,758.59 : 794,735.62 = 174,797.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,758.59/794,735.62 = 174,797.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,758.59x = 794,735.62 × 174,797.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,758.59x = 138,917,521,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,917,521,379.48/529,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,227.97

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