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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,999.20, 827,998.80 and 172,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,999.20, 827,998.80 and 172,951.60 is: 259,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,999.20 : 827,998.80 = 172,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,999.20/827,998.80 = 172,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,999.20x = 827,998.80 × 172,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,999.20x = 143,203,717,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,203,717,258.08/551,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,427.40

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