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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,812.63, 832,224.51 and 175,726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,812.63, 832,224.51 and 175,726.15 is: 263,590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,812.63 : 832,224.51 = 175,726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,812.63/832,224.51 = 175,726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,812.63x = 832,224.51 × 175,726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,812.63x = 146,243,606,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,243,606,997.38/554,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,590.99

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