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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,251.10, 827,793.45 and 315,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,251.10, 827,793.45 and 315,083.10 is: 472,291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,251.10 : 827,793.45 = 315,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,251.10/827,793.45 = 315,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,251.10x = 827,793.45 × 315,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,251.10x = 260,823,726,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,823,726,385.70/552,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,291.91

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