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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,094.47, 828,141.96 and 173,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,094.47, 828,141.96 and 173,044.74 is: 259,567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,094.47 : 828,141.96 = 173,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,094.47/828,141.96 = 173,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,094.47x = 828,141.96 × 173,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,094.47x = 143,305,610,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,305,610,151.29/552,094.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,567.19

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