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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,969.68, 794,980.04 and 174,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,969.68, 794,980.04 and 174,975.84 is: 262,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,969.68 : 794,980.04 = 174,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,969.68/794,980.04 = 174,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,969.68x = 794,980.04 × 174,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,969.68x = 139,102,299,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,102,299,407.35/529,969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,472.18

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