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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,094.42, 828,141.73 and 173,015.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,094.42, 828,141.73 and 173,015.03 is: 259,522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,094.42 : 828,141.73 = 173,015.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,094.42/828,141.73 = 173,015.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,094.42x = 828,141.73 × 173,015.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,094.42x = 143,280,961,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,280,961,686.96/552,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,522.57

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