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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,352.46, 828,193.35 and 360,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,352.46, 828,193.35 and 360,369.50 is: 540,335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,352.46 : 828,193.35 = 360,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,352.46/828,193.35 = 360,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,352.46x = 828,193.35 × 360,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,352.46x = 298,455,623,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,455,623,442.83/552,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,335.47

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