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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,177.68, 827,741.68 and 351,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,177.68, 827,741.68 and 351,936 is: 527,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,177.68 : 827,741.68 = 351,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,177.68/827,741.68 = 351,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,177.68x = 827,741.68 × 351,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,177.68x = 291,312,095,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,312,095,892.48/552,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,569.49

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