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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,012.80, 828,019.20 and 473,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,012.80, 828,019.20 and 473,280.80 is: 709,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,012.80 : 828,019.20 = 473,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,012.80/828,019.20 = 473,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,012.80x = 828,019.20 × 473,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,012.80x = 391,885,589,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,885,589,391.36/552,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,921.20

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