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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,082.82, 828,124.43 and 173,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,082.82, 828,124.43 and 173,032.97 is: 259,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,082.82 : 828,124.43 = 173,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,082.82/828,124.43 = 173,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,082.82x = 828,124.43 × 173,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,082.82x = 143,292,828,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,292,828,787.29/552,082.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,549.52

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