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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,116.70, 828,175.05 and 363,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,116.70, 828,175.05 and 363,159.90 is: 544,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,116.70 : 828,175.05 = 363,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,116.70/828,175.05 = 363,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,116.70x = 828,175.05 × 363,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,116.70x = 300,759,968,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,759,968,340.50/552,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,739.85

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