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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,268.88, 827,074.68 and 314,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,268.88, 827,074.68 and 314,891.88 is: 471,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,268.88 : 827,074.68 = 314,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,268.88/827,074.68 = 314,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,268.88x = 827,074.68 × 314,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,268.88x = 260,439,100,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,439,100,885.60/552,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,580.26

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