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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,031.70, 792,047.55 and 173,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,031.70, 792,047.55 and 173,057.30 is: 259,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,031.70 : 792,047.55 = 173,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,031.70/792,047.55 = 173,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,031.70x = 792,047.55 × 173,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,031.70x = 137,069,610,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,069,610,474.62/528,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,585.95

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