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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,878.89, 832,342.56 and 175,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,878.89, 832,342.56 and 175,827.56 is: 263,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,878.89 : 832,342.56 = 175,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,878.89/832,342.56 = 175,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,878.89x = 832,342.56 × 175,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,878.89x = 146,348,761,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,348,761,408.95/554,878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,749.02

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