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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,131.36, 828,391.44 and 271,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,131.36, 828,391.44 and 271,845.44 is: 407,863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,131.36 : 828,391.44 = 271,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,131.36/828,391.44 = 271,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,131.36x = 828,391.44 × 271,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,131.36x = 225,194,435,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,194,435,499.03/552,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,863.87

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