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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,483.76, 828,669.44 and 173,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,483.76, 828,669.44 and 173,407.40 is: 260,093.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,483.76 : 828,669.44 = 173,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,483.76/828,669.44 = 173,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,483.76x = 828,669.44 × 173,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,483.76x = 143,697,413,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,697,413,049.86/552,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,093.46

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