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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,683.76, 832,150.96 and 175,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,683.76, 832,150.96 and 175,627.52 is: 263,480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,683.76 : 832,150.96 = 175,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,683.76/832,150.96 = 175,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,683.76x = 832,150.96 × 175,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,683.76x = 146,148,609,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,148,609,370.42/554,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,480.96

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