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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,150.24, 828,235.72 and 173,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,150.24, 828,235.72 and 173,062.60 is: 259,597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,150.24 : 828,235.72 = 173,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,150.24/828,235.72 = 173,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,150.24x = 828,235.72 × 173,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,150.24x = 143,336,627,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,336,627,116.07/552,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,597.15

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