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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,212.82, 762,049.89 and 313,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,212.82, 762,049.89 and 313,748.82 is: 432,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,212.82 : 762,049.89 = 313,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,212.82/762,049.89 = 313,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,212.82x = 762,049.89 × 313,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,212.82x = 239,092,253,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,092,253,768.63/552,212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,971.21

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