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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,258.60, 827,804.70 and 315,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,258.60, 827,804.70 and 315,090.60 is: 472,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,258.60 : 827,804.70 = 315,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,258.60/827,804.70 = 315,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,258.60x = 827,804.70 × 315,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,258.60x = 260,833,479,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,833,479,605.82/552,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,303.16

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