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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,372, 828,222.56 and 360,389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,372, 828,222.56 and 360,389.04 is: 540,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,372 : 828,222.56 = 360,389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,372/828,222.56 = 360,389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,372x = 828,222.56 × 360,389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,372x = 298,482,333,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,482,333,304.74/552,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,364.71

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