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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,346.46, 828,485.29 and 264,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,346.46, 828,485.29 and 264,362.64 is: 396,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,346.46 : 828,485.29 = 264,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,346.46/828,485.29 = 264,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,346.46x = 828,485.29 × 264,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,346.46x = 219,020,561,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,020,561,936.02/552,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,527.50

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