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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,971.68, 827,957.55 and 172,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,971.68, 827,957.55 and 172,895.64 is: 259,343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,971.68 : 827,957.55 = 172,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,971.68/827,957.55 = 172,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,971.68x = 827,957.55 × 172,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,971.68x = 143,150,250,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,150,250,500.08/551,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,343.47

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