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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,549.36, 801,654.28 and 174,638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,549.36, 801,654.28 and 174,638.19 is: 261,901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,549.36 : 801,654.28 = 174,638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,549.36/801,654.28 = 174,638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,549.36x = 801,654.28 × 174,638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,549.36x = 139,999,451,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,999,451,898.17/534,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,901.82

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