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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,232.72, 762,337.92 and 416,321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,232.72, 762,337.92 and 416,321.92 is: 574,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,232.72 : 762,337.92 = 416,321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,232.72/762,337.92 = 416,321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,232.72x = 762,337.92 × 416,321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,232.72x = 317,377,986,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,377,986,543.21/552,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,717.82

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