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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,188.63, 827,838.86 and 312,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,188.63, 827,838.86 and 312,154.44 is: 467,980.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,188.63 : 827,838.86 = 312,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,188.63/827,838.86 = 312,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,188.63x = 827,838.86 × 312,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,188.63x = 258,413,574,192.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,413,574,192.77/552,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,980.62

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