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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,132.36, 828,392.94 and 271,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,132.36, 828,392.94 and 271,846.44 is: 407,865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,132.36 : 828,392.94 = 271,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,132.36/828,392.94 = 271,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,132.36x = 828,392.94 × 271,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,132.36x = 225,195,671,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,195,671,660.13/552,132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,865.37

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