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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,179.95, 828,246.20 and 173,092.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,179.95, 828,246.20 and 173,092.19 is: 259,630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,179.95 : 828,246.20 = 173,092.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,179.95/828,246.20 = 173,092.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,179.95x = 828,246.20 × 173,092.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,179.95x = 143,362,943,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,362,943,610.49/552,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,630.84

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