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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,478.70, 827,218.05 and 362,521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,478.70, 827,218.05 and 362,521.90 is: 543,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,478.70 : 827,218.05 = 362,521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,478.70/827,218.05 = 362,521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,478.70x = 827,218.05 × 362,521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,478.70x = 299,884,659,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,884,659,200.30/551,478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,782.85

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