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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,351.96, 828,192.60 and 360,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,351.96, 828,192.60 and 360,369 is: 540,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,351.96 : 828,192.60 = 360,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,351.96/828,192.60 = 360,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,351.96x = 828,192.60 × 360,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,351.96x = 298,454,939,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,454,939,069.40/552,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,334.72

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