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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,969.18, 794,979.29 and 174,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,969.18, 794,979.29 and 174,975.34 is: 262,471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,969.18 : 794,979.29 = 174,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,969.18/794,979.29 = 174,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,969.18x = 794,979.29 × 174,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,969.18x = 139,101,771,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,101,771,560.71/529,969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,471.44

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