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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,187.40, 828,281.10 and 253,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,187.40, 828,281.10 and 253,005.80 is: 379,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,187.40 : 828,281.10 = 253,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,187.40/828,281.10 = 253,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,187.40x = 828,281.10 × 253,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,187.40x = 209,559,922,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,559,922,330.38/552,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,508.70

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