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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,106.37, 827,569.04 and 252,137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,106.37, 827,569.04 and 252,137.45 is: 377,936.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,106.37 : 827,569.04 = 252,137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,106.37/827,569.04 = 252,137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,106.37x = 827,569.04 × 252,137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,106.37x = 208,661,142,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,661,142,046.02/552,106.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,936.49

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