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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,764.80, 794,671.68 and 174,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,764.80, 794,671.68 and 174,809.84 is: 262,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,764.80 : 794,671.68 = 174,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,764.80/794,671.68 = 174,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,764.80x = 794,671.68 × 174,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,764.80x = 138,916,429,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,916,429,233.33/529,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,222.84

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