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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,294.54, 827,992.26 and 173,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,294.54, 827,992.26 and 173,020.14 is: 259,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,294.54 : 827,992.26 = 173,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,294.54/827,992.26 = 173,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,294.54x = 827,992.26 × 173,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,294.54x = 143,259,336,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,259,336,744.12/552,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,389.38

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