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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,741.34, 832,114.44 and 175,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,741.34, 832,114.44 and 175,664.04 is: 263,496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,741.34 : 832,114.44 = 175,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,741.34/832,114.44 = 175,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,741.34x = 832,114.44 × 175,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,741.34x = 146,172,584,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,172,584,272.74/554,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,496.83

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