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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,009.60, 828,014.40 and 172,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,009.60, 828,014.40 and 172,933.50 is: 259,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,009.60 : 828,014.40 = 172,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,009.60/828,014.40 = 172,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,009.60x = 828,014.40 × 172,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,009.60x = 143,191,428,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,191,428,242.40/552,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,400.25

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