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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,185.60, 828,278.40 and 452,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,185.60, 828,278.40 and 452,458.40 is: 678,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,185.60 : 828,278.40 = 452,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,185.60/828,278.40 = 452,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,185.60x = 828,278.40 × 452,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,185.60x = 374,761,519,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,761,519,618.56/552,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,687.60

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