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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,303.20, 827,288.40 and 493,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,303.20, 827,288.40 and 493,205.60 is: 738,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,303.20 : 827,288.40 = 493,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,303.20/827,288.40 = 493,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,303.20x = 827,288.40 × 493,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,303.20x = 408,023,271,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,023,271,695.04/552,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,766.81

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