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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,651.51, 803,523.96 and 175,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,651.51, 803,523.96 and 175,714.44 is: 263,586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,651.51 : 803,523.96 = 175,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,651.51/803,523.96 = 175,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,651.51x = 803,523.96 × 175,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,651.51x = 141,190,762,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,190,762,657.98/535,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,586.98

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