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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,444.60, 827,166.90 and 314,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,444.60, 827,166.90 and 314,811.20 is: 472,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,444.60 : 827,166.90 = 314,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,444.60/827,166.90 = 314,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,444.60x = 827,166.90 × 314,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,444.60x = 260,401,404,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,401,404,389.28/551,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,216.80

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