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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,010.60, 827,432.70 and 314,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,010.60, 827,432.70 and 314,842.60 is: 471,931.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,010.60 : 827,432.70 = 314,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,010.60/827,432.70 = 314,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,010.60x = 827,432.70 × 314,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,010.60x = 260,511,062,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,511,062,593.02/552,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,931.27

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