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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,256.60, 827,801.70 and 315,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,256.60, 827,801.70 and 315,088.60 is: 472,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,256.60 : 827,801.70 = 315,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,256.60/827,801.70 = 315,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,256.60x = 827,801.70 × 315,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,256.60x = 260,830,878,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,830,878,730.62/552,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,300.16

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