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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,040.83, 827,005.41 and 462,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,040.83, 827,005.41 and 462,655.44 is: 693,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,040.83 : 827,005.41 = 462,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,040.83/827,005.41 = 462,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,040.83x = 827,005.41 × 462,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,040.83x = 382,618,551,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,618,551,845.93/552,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,098.28

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