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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,996.80, 827,995.20 and 342,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,996.80, 827,995.20 and 342,044.80 is: 513,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,996.80 : 827,995.20 = 342,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,996.80/827,995.20 = 342,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,996.80x = 827,995.20 × 342,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,996.80x = 283,211,452,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,211,452,584.96/551,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,067.20

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