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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,065.13, 828,096.66 and 173,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,065.13, 828,096.66 and 173,014.89 is: 259,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,065.13 : 828,096.66 = 173,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,065.13/828,096.66 = 173,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,065.13x = 828,096.66 × 173,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,065.13x = 143,273,052,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,273,052,539.27/552,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,522.01

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