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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,954.80, 827,932.20 and 342,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,954.80, 827,932.20 and 342,002.80 is: 513,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,954.80 : 827,932.20 = 342,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,954.80/827,932.20 = 342,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,954.80x = 827,932.20 × 342,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,954.80x = 283,155,130,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,155,130,610.16/551,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,004.20

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