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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,080.91, 828,121.56 and 173,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,080.91, 828,121.56 and 173,031.06 is: 259,546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,080.91 : 828,121.56 = 173,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,080.91/828,121.56 = 173,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,080.91x = 828,121.56 × 173,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,080.91x = 143,290,752,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,290,752,923.10/552,080.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,546.65

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