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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,193.80, 827,124.30 and 458,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,193.80, 827,124.30 and 458,881.80 is: 687,353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,193.80 : 827,124.30 = 458,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,193.80/827,124.30 = 458,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,193.80x = 827,124.30 × 458,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,193.80x = 379,552,287,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,552,287,607.74/552,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,353.40

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