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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,222.52, 828,344.15 and 173,134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,222.52, 828,344.15 and 173,134.85 is: 259,705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,222.52 : 828,344.15 = 173,134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,222.52/828,344.15 = 173,134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,222.52x = 828,344.15 × 173,134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,222.52x = 143,415,240,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,415,240,158.63/552,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,705.53

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