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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,245.80, 828,368.70 and 272,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,245.80, 828,368.70 and 272,309.80 is: 408,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,245.80 : 828,368.70 = 272,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,245.80/828,368.70 = 272,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,245.80x = 828,368.70 × 272,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,245.80x = 225,572,915,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,572,915,023.26/552,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,464.70

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