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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,047.70, 791,877.15 and 173,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,047.70, 791,877.15 and 173,073.30 is: 259,546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,047.70 : 791,877.15 = 173,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,047.70/791,877.15 = 173,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,047.70x = 791,877.15 × 173,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,047.70x = 137,052,791,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,052,791,545.10/528,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,546.23

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