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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,069.60, 827,521.20 and 314,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,069.60, 827,521.20 and 314,901.60 is: 472,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,069.60 : 827,521.20 = 314,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,069.60/827,521.20 = 314,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,069.60x = 827,521.20 × 314,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,069.60x = 260,587,749,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,587,749,913.92/552,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,019.74

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