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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,251.60, 827,794.20 and 315,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,251.60, 827,794.20 and 315,083.60 is: 472,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,251.60 : 827,794.20 = 315,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,251.60/827,794.20 = 315,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,251.60x = 827,794.20 × 315,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,251.60x = 260,824,376,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,824,376,595.12/552,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,292.66

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