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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,677.83, 801,847.15 and 174,767.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,677.83, 801,847.15 and 174,767.29 is: 262,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,677.83 : 801,847.15 = 174,767.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,677.83/801,847.15 = 174,767.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,677.83x = 801,847.15 × 174,767.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,677.83x = 140,136,650,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,136,650,958.19/534,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,095.50

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