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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,077.70, 827,095.95 and 314,715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,077.70, 827,095.95 and 314,715.30 is: 471,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,077.70 : 827,095.95 = 314,715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,077.70/827,095.95 = 314,715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,077.70x = 827,095.95 × 314,715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,077.70x = 260,299,750,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,299,750,033.04/552,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,491.15

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