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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,666.81, 832,002.64 and 175,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,666.81, 832,002.64 and 175,589.40 is: 263,384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,666.81 : 832,002.64 = 175,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,666.81/832,002.64 = 175,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,666.81x = 832,002.64 × 175,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,666.81x = 146,090,844,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,090,844,356.02/554,666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,384.87

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