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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,976.30, 827,964.45 and 473,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,976.30, 827,964.45 and 473,244.30 is: 709,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,976.30 : 827,964.45 = 473,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,976.30/827,964.45 = 473,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,976.30x = 827,964.45 × 473,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,976.30x = 391,829,456,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,829,456,565.14/551,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,866.45

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