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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,997.23, 803,825.13 and 176,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,997.23, 803,825.13 and 176,084.54 is: 264,070.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,997.23 : 803,825.13 = 176,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,997.23/803,825.13 = 176,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,997.23x = 803,825.13 × 176,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,997.23x = 141,541,177,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,541,177,912.03/535,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,070.73

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