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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,427.70, 827,141.55 and 528,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,427.70, 827,141.55 and 528,099.70 is: 792,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,427.70 : 827,141.55 = 528,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,427.70/827,141.55 = 528,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,427.70x = 827,141.55 × 528,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,427.70x = 436,813,204,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,813,204,412.54/551,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,149.55

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