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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,688.76, 832,158.42 and 175,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,688.76, 832,158.42 and 175,632.52 is: 263,488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,688.76 : 832,158.42 = 175,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,688.76/832,158.42 = 175,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,688.76x = 832,158.42 × 175,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,688.76x = 146,154,080,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,154,080,343.82/554,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,488.45

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