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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,954.66, 792,079.61 and 173,217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,954.66, 792,079.61 and 173,217.79 is: 259,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,954.66 : 792,079.61 = 173,217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,954.66/792,079.61 = 173,217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,954.66x = 792,079.61 × 173,217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,954.66x = 137,202,280,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,202,280,646.62/527,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,875.12

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