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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,878.14, 832,341.43 and 175,826.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,878.14, 832,341.43 and 175,826.81 is: 263,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,878.14 : 832,341.43 = 175,826.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,878.14/832,341.43 = 175,826.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,878.14x = 832,341.43 × 175,826.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,878.14x = 146,347,936,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,347,936,826.45/554,878.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,747.89

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