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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,281.88, 827,094.14 and 314,904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,281.88, 827,094.14 and 314,904.92 is: 471,599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,281.88 : 827,094.14 = 314,904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,281.88/827,094.14 = 314,904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,281.88x = 827,094.14 × 314,904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,281.88x = 260,456,013,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,456,013,989.17/552,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,599.78

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