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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,115.40, 828,173.10 and 485,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,115.40, 828,173.10 and 485,630.60 is: 728,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,115.40 : 828,173.10 = 485,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,115.40/828,173.10 = 485,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,115.40x = 828,173.10 × 485,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,115.40x = 402,186,199,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,186,199,456.86/552,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,445.90

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