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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,694.91, 801,775.49 and 174,818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,694.91, 801,775.49 and 174,818.88 is: 262,141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,694.91 : 801,775.49 = 174,818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,694.91/801,775.49 = 174,818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,694.91x = 801,775.49 × 174,818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,694.91x = 140,165,492,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,165,492,299.16/534,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,141.07

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