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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,677.22, 832,140.36 and 175,620.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,677.22, 832,140.36 and 175,620.57 is: 263,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,677.22 : 832,140.36 = 175,620.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,677.22/832,140.36 = 175,620.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,677.22x = 832,140.36 × 175,620.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,677.22x = 146,140,964,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,140,964,343.21/554,677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,470.29

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