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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,273.26, 827,081.25 and 314,896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,273.26, 827,081.25 and 314,896.28 is: 471,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,273.26 : 827,081.25 = 314,896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,273.26/827,081.25 = 314,896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,273.26x = 827,081.25 × 314,896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,273.26x = 260,444,804,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,444,804,747.34/552,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,586.85

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