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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,679.76, 832,144.92 and 175,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,679.76, 832,144.92 and 175,623.52 is: 263,474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,679.76 : 832,144.92 = 175,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,679.76/832,144.92 = 175,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,679.76x = 832,144.92 × 175,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,679.76x = 146,144,220,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,144,220,000.52/554,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,474.95

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