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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,085.29, 828,128.07 and 173,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,085.29, 828,128.07 and 173,005.97 is: 259,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,085.29 : 828,128.07 = 173,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,085.29/828,128.07 = 173,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,085.29x = 828,128.07 × 173,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,085.29x = 143,271,095,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,271,095,893.94/552,085.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,508.99

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