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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,043.70, 792,058.35 and 173,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,043.70, 792,058.35 and 173,069.30 is: 259,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,043.70 : 792,058.35 = 173,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,043.70/792,058.35 = 173,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,043.70x = 792,058.35 × 173,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,043.70x = 137,080,984,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,080,984,193.66/528,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,601.59

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