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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,510.03, 827,265.69 and 172,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,510.03, 827,265.69 and 172,432.74 is: 258,649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,510.03 : 827,265.69 = 172,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,510.03/827,265.69 = 172,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,510.03x = 827,265.69 × 172,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,510.03x = 142,647,689,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,647,689,634.69/551,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,649.31

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