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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,502, 828,881.59 and 173,401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,502, 828,881.59 and 173,401.95 is: 260,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,502 : 828,881.59 = 173,401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,502/828,881.59 = 173,401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,502x = 828,881.59 × 173,401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,502x = 143,729,684,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,729,684,025.10/552,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,143.28

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