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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,813.63, 832,226.01 and 175,727.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,813.63, 832,226.01 and 175,727.15 is: 263,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,813.63 : 832,226.01 = 175,727.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,813.63/832,226.01 = 175,727.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,813.63x = 832,226.01 × 175,727.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,813.63x = 146,244,704,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,244,704,893.17/554,813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,592.49

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