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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,982.70, 820,477.68 and 173,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,982.70, 820,477.68 and 173,005.70 is: 259,509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,982.70 : 820,477.68 = 173,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,982.70/820,477.68 = 173,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,982.70x = 820,477.68 × 173,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,982.70x = 141,947,311,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,947,311,260.39/546,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,509.69

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