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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,192.72, 760,145.40 and 408,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,192.72, 760,145.40 and 408,682.32 is: 562,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,192.72 : 760,145.40 = 408,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,192.72/760,145.40 = 408,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,192.72x = 760,145.40 × 408,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,192.72x = 310,657,985,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,657,985,609.33/552,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,589.79

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