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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,237.44, 829,185.60 and 315,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,237.44, 829,185.60 and 315,847.04 is: 474,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,237.44 : 829,185.60 = 315,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,237.44/829,185.60 = 315,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,237.44x = 829,185.60 × 315,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,237.44x = 261,895,817,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,895,817,370.62/552,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,244.95

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