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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,683.12, 832,149.37 and 175,626.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,683.12, 832,149.37 and 175,626.51 is: 263,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,683.12 : 832,149.37 = 175,626.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,683.12/832,149.37 = 175,626.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,683.12x = 832,149.37 × 175,626.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,683.12x = 146,147,485,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,147,485,491.05/554,683.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,479.24

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