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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,685.76, 832,153.96 and 175,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,685.76, 832,153.96 and 175,629.52 is: 263,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,685.76 : 832,153.96 = 175,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,685.76/832,153.96 = 175,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,685.76x = 832,153.96 × 175,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,685.76x = 146,150,800,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,150,800,560.90/554,685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,483.96

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