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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,845.23, 832,197.69 and 175,804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,845.23, 832,197.69 and 175,804.47 is: 263,684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,845.23 : 832,197.69 = 175,804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,845.23/832,197.69 = 175,804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,845.23x = 832,197.69 × 175,804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,845.23x = 146,304,073,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,304,073,825.67/554,845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,684.48

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