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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,406.80, 828,610.20 and 272,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,406.80, 828,610.20 and 272,470.80 is: 408,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,406.80 : 828,610.20 = 272,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,406.80/828,610.20 = 272,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,406.80x = 828,610.20 × 272,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,406.80x = 225,772,084,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,772,084,082.16/552,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,706.20

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