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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,026.70, 792,040.05 and 173,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,026.70, 792,040.05 and 173,052.30 is: 259,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,026.70 : 792,040.05 = 173,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,026.70/792,040.05 = 173,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,026.70x = 792,040.05 × 173,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,026.70x = 137,064,352,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,064,352,344.62/528,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,578.45

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