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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,009.50, 827,804.07 and 362,419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,009.50, 827,804.07 and 362,419.16 is: 543,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,009.50 : 827,804.07 = 362,419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,009.50/827,804.07 = 362,419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,009.50x = 827,804.07 × 362,419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,009.50x = 300,012,055,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,012,055,693.98/552,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,490.75

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