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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,008.50, 827,802.57 and 362,418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,008.50, 827,802.57 and 362,418.16 is: 543,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,008.50 : 827,802.57 = 362,418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,008.50/827,802.57 = 362,418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,008.50x = 827,802.57 × 362,418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,008.50x = 300,010,684,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,010,684,262.67/552,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,489.25

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