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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,521.92, 765,874.08 and 173,544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,521.92, 765,874.08 and 173,544.87 is: 260,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,521.92 : 765,874.08 = 173,544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,521.92/765,874.08 = 173,544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,521.92x = 765,874.08 × 173,544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,521.92x = 132,913,517,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,913,517,649.97/510,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,348.31

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