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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,007.60, 828,011.40 and 531,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,007.60, 828,011.40 and 531,012.40 is: 796,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,007.60 : 828,011.40 = 531,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,007.60/828,011.40 = 531,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,007.60x = 828,011.40 × 531,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,007.60x = 439,684,320,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,684,320,741.36/552,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,518.60

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