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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,241.74, 827,148.42 and 456,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,241.74, 827,148.42 and 456,385.54 is: 683,574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,241.74 : 827,148.42 = 456,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,241.74/827,148.42 = 456,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,241.74x = 827,148.42 × 456,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,241.74x = 377,498,578,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,498,578,321.85/552,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,574.87

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