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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,595.75, 828,893.63 and 178,618.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,595.75, 828,893.63 and 178,618.75 is: 267,928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,595.75 : 828,893.63 = 178,618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,595.75/828,893.63 = 178,618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,595.75x = 828,893.63 × 178,618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,595.75x = 148,055,943,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,055,943,180.47/552,595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,928.13

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