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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,147.24, 828,231.21 and 173,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,147.24, 828,231.21 and 173,059.59 is: 259,592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,147.24 : 828,231.21 = 173,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,147.24/828,231.21 = 173,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,147.24x = 828,231.21 × 173,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,147.24x = 143,333,353,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,333,353,627.80/552,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,592.63

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