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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,835.61, 829,213.43 and 173,864.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,835.61, 829,213.43 and 173,864.75 is: 260,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,835.61 : 829,213.43 = 173,864.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,835.61/829,213.43 = 173,864.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,835.61x = 829,213.43 × 173,864.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,835.61x = 144,170,988,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,170,988,173.69/552,835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,784.55

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