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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,663.56, 831,997.77 and 175,586.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,663.56, 831,997.77 and 175,586.15 is: 263,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,663.56 : 831,997.77 = 175,586.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,663.56/831,997.77 = 175,586.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,663.56x = 831,997.77 × 175,586.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,663.56x = 146,087,285,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,087,285,242.89/554,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,379.99

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