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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,004.30, 828,006.45 and 342,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,004.30, 828,006.45 and 342,052.30 is: 513,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,004.30 : 828,006.45 = 342,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,004.30/828,006.45 = 342,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,004.30x = 828,006.45 × 342,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,004.30x = 283,221,510,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,221,510,637.34/552,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,078.45

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