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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,083.90, 828,126.19 and 173,034.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,083.90, 828,126.19 and 173,034.19 is: 259,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,083.90 : 828,126.19 = 173,034.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,083.90/828,126.19 = 173,034.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,083.90x = 828,126.19 × 173,034.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,083.90x = 143,294,144,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,294,144,504.44/552,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,551.39

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