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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,085.07, 828,126.36 and 173,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,085.07, 828,126.36 and 173,034.69 is: 259,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,085.07 : 828,126.36 = 173,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,085.07/828,126.36 = 173,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,085.07x = 828,126.36 × 173,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,085.07x = 143,294,587,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,294,587,983.43/552,085.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,551.65

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