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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,335.33, 828,584.99 and 173,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,335.33, 828,584.99 and 173,287.22 is: 259,956.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,335.33 : 828,584.99 = 173,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,335.33/828,584.99 = 173,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,335.33x = 828,584.99 × 173,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,335.33x = 143,583,184,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,583,184,441.47/552,335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,956.55

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