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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,115.70, 828,173.55 and 533,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,115.70, 828,173.55 and 533,744.90 is: 800,617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,115.70 : 828,173.55 = 533,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,115.70/828,173.55 = 533,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,115.70x = 828,173.55 × 533,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,115.70x = 442,033,408,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,033,408,627.40/552,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,617.35

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