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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,006.70, 828,010.05 and 517,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,006.70, 828,010.05 and 517,014.70 is: 775,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,006.70 : 828,010.05 = 517,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,006.70/828,010.05 = 517,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,006.70x = 828,010.05 × 517,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,006.70x = 428,093,367,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,093,367,597.74/552,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,522.05

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