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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,276, 827,085.38 and 314,899.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,276, 827,085.38 and 314,899.02 is: 471,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,276 : 827,085.38 = 314,899.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,276/827,085.38 = 314,899.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,276x = 827,085.38 × 314,899.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,276x = 260,448,375,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,448,375,618.33/552,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,590.97

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