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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,023.10, 827,451.45 and 314,855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,023.10, 827,451.45 and 314,855.10 is: 471,950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,023.10 : 827,451.45 = 314,855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,023.10/827,451.45 = 314,855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,023.10x = 827,451.45 × 314,855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,023.10x = 260,527,309,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,527,309,034.90/552,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,950.01

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