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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,869.67, 829,303.80 and 173,823.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,869.67, 829,303.80 and 173,823.49 is: 260,735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,869.67 : 829,303.80 = 173,823.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,869.67/829,303.80 = 173,823.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,869.67x = 829,303.80 × 173,823.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,869.67x = 144,152,480,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,152,480,786.26/552,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,735.01

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