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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,248.69, 762,087.96 and 310,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,248.69, 762,087.96 and 310,525.04 is: 428,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,248.69 : 762,087.96 = 310,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,248.69/762,087.96 = 310,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,248.69x = 762,087.96 × 310,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,248.69x = 236,647,396,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,647,396,167.74/552,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,516.00

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