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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,073.18, 828,110.06 and 173,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,073.18, 828,110.06 and 173,023.44 is: 259,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,073.18 : 828,110.06 = 173,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,073.18/828,110.06 = 173,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,073.18x = 828,110.06 × 173,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,073.18x = 143,282,448,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,282,448,815.20/552,073.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,535.25

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