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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,481.63, 801,825.59 and 174,555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,481.63, 801,825.59 and 174,555.72 is: 261,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,481.63 : 801,825.59 = 174,555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,481.63/801,825.59 = 174,555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,481.63x = 801,825.59 × 174,555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,481.63x = 139,963,239,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,963,239,167.75/534,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,867.26

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