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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,134.95, 828,212.81 and 173,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,134.95, 828,212.81 and 173,047.30 is: 259,574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,134.95 : 828,212.81 = 173,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,134.95/828,212.81 = 173,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,134.95x = 828,212.81 × 173,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,134.95x = 143,319,987,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,319,987,660.14/552,134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,574.20

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