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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,747.52, 827,032.32 and 314,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,747.52, 827,032.32 and 314,579.52 is: 471,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,747.52 : 827,032.32 = 314,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,747.52/827,032.32 = 314,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,747.52x = 827,032.32 × 314,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,747.52x = 260,167,430,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,167,430,250.09/551,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,533.48

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