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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,054.32, 828,080.56 and 173,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,054.32, 828,080.56 and 173,004.24 is: 259,506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,054.32 : 828,080.56 = 173,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,054.32/828,080.56 = 173,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,054.32x = 828,080.56 × 173,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,054.32x = 143,261,447,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,261,447,941.57/552,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,506.07

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