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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,845.80, 827,768.70 and 383,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,845.80, 827,768.70 and 383,884.20 is: 575,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,845.80 : 827,768.70 = 383,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,845.80/827,768.70 = 383,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,845.80x = 827,768.70 × 383,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,845.80x = 317,767,325,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,767,325,184.54/551,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,826.30

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