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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,408.01, 825,507.59 and 171,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,408.01, 825,507.59 and 171,333.45 is: 256,967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,408.01 : 825,507.59 = 171,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,408.01/825,507.59 = 171,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,408.01x = 825,507.59 × 171,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,408.01x = 141,437,062,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,437,062,539.22/550,408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,967.67

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