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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,528.34, 801,624.97 and 174,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,528.34, 801,624.97 and 174,617.16 is: 261,871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,528.34 : 801,624.97 = 174,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,528.34/801,624.97 = 174,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,528.34x = 801,624.97 × 174,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,528.34x = 139,977,472,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,977,472,858.66/534,528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,871.00

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