Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,403.80, 828,605.70 and 272,467.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552,403.80, 828,605.70 and 272,467.80 is: 408,701.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,403.80 : 828,605.70 = 272,467.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,403.80/828,605.70 = 272,467.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,403.80x = 828,605.70 × 272,467.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,403.80x = 225,768,372,146.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,768,372,146.46/552,403.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,701.70
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