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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,313.58, 830,030.44 and 327,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,313.58, 830,030.44 and 327,716.24 is: 492,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,313.58 : 830,030.44 = 327,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,313.58/830,030.44 = 327,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,313.58x = 830,030.44 × 327,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,313.58x = 272,014,454,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,014,454,882.35/552,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,500.03

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