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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,326.92, 827,275.74 and 456,470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,326.92, 827,275.74 and 456,470.92 is: 683,702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,326.92 : 827,275.74 = 456,470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,326.92/827,275.74 = 456,470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,326.92x = 827,275.74 × 456,470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,326.92x = 377,627,318,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,627,318,131.48/552,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,702.54

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