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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,836.61, 829,214.93 and 173,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,836.61, 829,214.93 and 173,865.75 is: 260,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,836.61 : 829,214.93 = 173,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,836.61/829,214.93 = 173,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,836.61x = 829,214.93 × 173,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,836.61x = 144,172,075,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,172,075,715.65/552,836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,786.05

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