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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,965.03, 827,946.88 and 172,915.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,965.03, 827,946.88 and 172,915.29 is: 259,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,965.03 : 827,946.88 = 172,915.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,965.03/827,946.88 = 172,915.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,965.03x = 827,946.88 × 172,915.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,965.03x = 143,164,675,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,164,675,400.16/551,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,372.73

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