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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,303, 828,464.58 and 173,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,303, 828,464.58 and 173,215.26 is: 259,826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,303 : 828,464.58 = 173,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,303/828,464.58 = 173,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,303x = 828,464.58 × 173,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,303x = 143,502,707,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502,707,625.49/552,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,826.05

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