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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,103.76, 827,565.15 and 252,134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,103.76, 827,565.15 and 252,134.84 is: 377,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,103.76 : 827,565.15 = 252,134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,103.76/827,565.15 = 252,134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,103.76x = 827,565.15 × 252,134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,103.76x = 208,658,006,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,658,006,684.83/552,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,932.59

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