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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,755.76, 832,259.04 and 175,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,755.76, 832,259.04 and 175,699.52 is: 263,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,755.76 : 832,259.04 = 175,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,755.76/832,259.04 = 175,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,755.76x = 832,259.04 × 175,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,755.76x = 146,227,513,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,227,513,843.66/554,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,589.00

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