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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,268.13, 827,073.58 and 314,891.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,268.13, 827,073.58 and 314,891.15 is: 471,579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,268.13 : 827,073.58 = 314,891.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,268.13/827,073.58 = 314,891.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,268.13x = 827,073.58 × 314,891.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,268.13x = 260,438,146,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,438,146,605.45/552,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,579.17

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