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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,357.32, 827,961.42 and 374,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,357.32, 827,961.42 and 374,878.76 is: 561,928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,357.32 : 827,961.42 = 374,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,357.32/827,961.42 = 374,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,357.32x = 827,961.42 × 374,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,357.32x = 310,385,150,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,385,150,457.44/552,357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,928.19

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