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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,175.20, 829,137.60 and 403,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,175.20, 829,137.60 and 403,459.20 is: 605,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,175.20 : 829,137.60 = 403,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,175.20/829,137.60 = 403,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,175.20x = 829,137.60 × 403,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,175.20x = 334,523,192,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,523,192,785.92/552,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,827.99

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