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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,101.58, 827,561.87 and 252,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,101.58, 827,561.87 and 252,132.66 is: 377,929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,101.58 : 827,561.87 = 252,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,101.58/827,561.87 = 252,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,101.58x = 827,561.87 × 252,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,101.58x = 208,655,374,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,655,374,337.01/552,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,929.32

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