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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,012.80, 828,019.20 and 339,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,012.80, 828,019.20 and 339,436.40 is: 509,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,012.80 : 828,019.20 = 339,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,012.80/828,019.20 = 339,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,012.80x = 828,019.20 × 339,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,012.80x = 281,059,856,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,059,856,378.88/552,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,154.60

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