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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,135.36, 828,397.44 and 271,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,135.36, 828,397.44 and 271,849.44 is: 407,869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,135.36 : 828,397.44 = 271,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,135.36/828,397.44 = 271,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,135.36x = 828,397.44 × 271,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,135.36x = 225,199,380,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,199,380,161.43/552,135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,869.87

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