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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,651.61, 832,007.67 and 175,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,651.61, 832,007.67 and 175,544.04 is: 263,325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,651.61 : 832,007.67 = 175,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,651.61/832,007.67 = 175,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,651.61x = 832,007.67 × 175,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,651.61x = 146,053,987,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,053,987,702.79/554,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,325.64

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