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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,023.60, 827,452.20 and 314,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,023.60, 827,452.20 and 314,855.60 is: 471,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,023.60 : 827,452.20 = 314,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,023.60/827,452.20 = 314,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,023.60x = 827,452.20 × 314,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,023.60x = 260,527,958,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,527,958,902.32/552,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,950.76

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