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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,081.31, 828,122.16 and 173,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,081.31, 828,122.16 and 173,031.46 is: 259,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,081.31 : 828,122.16 = 173,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,081.31/828,122.16 = 173,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,081.31x = 828,122.16 × 173,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,081.31x = 143,291,181,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,291,181,829.96/552,081.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,547.24

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