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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,419.28, 828,556.92 and 252,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,419.28, 828,556.92 and 252,812.88 is: 379,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,419.28 : 828,556.92 = 252,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,419.28/828,556.92 = 252,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,419.28x = 828,556.92 × 252,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,419.28x = 209,469,861,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,469,861,189.13/552,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,186.37

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