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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,132.71, 828,209.44 and 173,045.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,132.71, 828,209.44 and 173,045.05 is: 259,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,132.71 : 828,209.44 = 173,045.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,132.71/828,209.44 = 173,045.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,132.71x = 828,209.44 × 173,045.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,132.71x = 143,317,540,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,317,540,571.37/552,132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,570.82

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