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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,487.23, 801,796.86 and 174,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,487.23, 801,796.86 and 174,649.59 is: 261,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,487.23 : 801,796.86 = 174,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,487.23/801,796.86 = 174,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,487.23x = 801,796.86 × 174,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,487.23x = 140,033,492,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,033,492,862.29/534,487.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,995.96

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