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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,404.30, 828,606.45 and 272,468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,404.30, 828,606.45 and 272,468.30 is: 408,702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,404.30 : 828,606.45 = 272,468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,404.30/828,606.45 = 272,468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,404.30x = 828,606.45 × 272,468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,404.30x = 225,768,990,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,768,990,800.54/552,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,702.45

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