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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,314.58, 830,031.94 and 327,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,314.58, 830,031.94 and 327,717.24 is: 492,501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,314.58 : 830,031.94 = 327,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,314.58/830,031.94 = 327,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,314.58x = 830,031.94 × 327,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,314.58x = 272,015,776,488.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,015,776,488.65/552,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,501.53

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