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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,197.40, 828,296.10 and 485,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,197.40, 828,296.10 and 485,712.60 is: 728,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,197.40 : 828,296.10 = 485,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,197.40/828,296.10 = 485,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,197.40x = 828,296.10 × 485,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,197.40x = 402,313,852,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,313,852,300.86/552,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,568.90

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