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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,078.70, 827,097.45 and 314,716.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,078.70, 827,097.45 and 314,716.30 is: 471,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,078.70 : 827,097.45 = 314,716.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,078.70/827,097.45 = 314,716.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,078.70x = 827,097.45 × 314,716.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,078.70x = 260,301,049,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,301,049,203.44/552,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,492.65

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