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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,133.27, 828,210.29 and 173,045.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,133.27, 828,210.29 and 173,045.61 is: 259,571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,133.27 : 828,210.29 = 173,045.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,133.27/828,210.29 = 173,045.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,133.27x = 828,210.29 × 173,045.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,133.27x = 143,318,153,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,318,153,976.10/552,133.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,571.67

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