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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,196.40, 828,294.60 and 485,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,196.40, 828,294.60 and 485,711.60 is: 728,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,196.40 : 828,294.60 = 485,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,196.40/828,294.60 = 485,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,196.40x = 828,294.60 × 485,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,196.40x = 402,312,295,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,312,295,437.36/552,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,567.40

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