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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,947.76, 832,444.99 and 175,883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,947.76, 832,444.99 and 175,883.45 is: 263,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,947.76 : 832,444.99 = 175,883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,947.76/832,444.99 = 175,883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,947.76x = 832,444.99 × 175,883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,947.76x = 146,413,293,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,413,293,592.44/554,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,832.57

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