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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,087.70, 792,325.95 and 173,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,087.70, 792,325.95 and 173,113.30 is: 259,733.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,087.70 : 792,325.95 = 173,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,087.70/792,325.95 = 173,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,087.70x = 792,325.95 × 173,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,087.70x = 137,162,159,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,162,159,880.14/528,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,733.68

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