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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,002.30, 828,003.45 and 339,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,002.30, 828,003.45 and 339,425.90 is: 509,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,002.30 : 828,003.45 = 339,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,002.30/828,003.45 = 339,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,002.30x = 828,003.45 × 339,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,002.30x = 281,045,816,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,045,816,219.36/552,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,138.85

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