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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,488.23, 801,798.36 and 174,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,488.23, 801,798.36 and 174,650.59 is: 261,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,488.23 : 801,798.36 = 174,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,488.23/801,798.36 = 174,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,488.23x = 801,798.36 × 174,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,488.23x = 140,034,556,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,034,556,635.03/534,488.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,997.46

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