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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,083.91, 828,126.06 and 173,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,083.91, 828,126.06 and 173,034.06 is: 259,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,083.91 : 828,126.06 = 173,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,083.91/828,126.06 = 173,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,083.91x = 828,126.06 × 173,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,083.91x = 143,294,014,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,294,014,353.60/552,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,551.15

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