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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,264.87, 827,068.70 and 314,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,264.87, 827,068.70 and 314,887.89 is: 471,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,264.87 : 827,068.70 = 314,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,264.87/827,068.70 = 314,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,264.87x = 827,068.70 × 314,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,264.87x = 260,433,917,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,433,917,828.04/552,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,574.30

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