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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,687.76, 832,156.92 and 175,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,687.76, 832,156.92 and 175,631.52 is: 263,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,687.76 : 832,156.92 = 175,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,687.76/832,156.92 = 175,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,687.76x = 832,156.92 × 175,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,687.76x = 146,152,984,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,152,984,738.12/554,687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,486.95

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