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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,867.67, 829,300.80 and 173,821.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,867.67, 829,300.80 and 173,821.49 is: 260,732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,867.67 : 829,300.80 = 173,821.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,867.67/829,300.80 = 173,821.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,867.67x = 829,300.80 × 173,821.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,867.67x = 144,150,300,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,150,300,714.19/552,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,732.01

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