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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,063.60, 828,094.38 and 173,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,063.60, 828,094.38 and 173,013.42 is: 259,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,063.60 : 828,094.38 = 173,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,063.60/828,094.38 = 173,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,063.60x = 828,094.38 × 173,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,063.60x = 143,271,440,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,271,440,766.58/552,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,519.81

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