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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,117.54, 828,176.49 and 173,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,117.54, 828,176.49 and 173,067.78 is: 259,601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,117.54 : 828,176.49 = 173,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,117.54/828,176.49 = 173,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,117.54x = 828,176.49 × 173,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,117.54x = 143,330,666,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,330,666,572.49/552,117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,601.73

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