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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,423.85, 828,670.80 and 173,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,423.85, 828,670.80 and 173,359.53 is: 260,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,423.85 : 828,670.80 = 173,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,423.85/828,670.80 = 173,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,423.85x = 828,670.80 × 173,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,423.85x = 143,657,980,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,657,980,412.72/552,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,050.29

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