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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,026.69, 828,038.98 and 172,976.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,026.69, 828,038.98 and 172,976.45 is: 259,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,026.69 : 828,038.98 = 172,976.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,026.69/828,038.98 = 172,976.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,026.69x = 828,038.98 × 172,976.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,026.69x = 143,231,244,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,231,244,859.68/552,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,464.35

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