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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,276.51, 827,086.12 and 314,899.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,276.51, 827,086.12 and 314,899.53 is: 471,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,276.51 : 827,086.12 = 314,899.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,276.51/827,086.12 = 314,899.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,276.51x = 827,086.12 × 314,899.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,276.51x = 260,449,030,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,449,030,457.52/552,276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,591.72

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