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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,874.80, 827,812.20 and 383,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,874.80, 827,812.20 and 383,913.20 is: 575,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,874.80 : 827,812.20 = 383,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,874.80/827,812.20 = 383,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,874.80x = 827,812.20 × 383,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,874.80x = 317,808,030,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,808,030,701.04/551,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,869.80

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