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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,061.30, 792,091.95 and 172,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,061.30, 792,091.95 and 172,989.70 is: 259,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,061.30 : 792,091.95 = 172,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,061.30/792,091.95 = 172,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,061.30x = 792,091.95 × 172,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,061.30x = 137,023,748,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,023,748,802.92/528,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,484.55

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