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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,252.60, 827,795.70 and 315,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,252.60, 827,795.70 and 315,084.60 is: 472,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,252.60 : 827,795.70 = 315,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,252.60/827,795.70 = 315,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,252.60x = 827,795.70 × 315,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,252.60x = 260,825,677,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,825,677,016.22/552,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,294.16

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