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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,472.80, 828,709.20 and 312,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,472.80, 828,709.20 and 312,340.20 is: 468,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,472.80 : 828,709.20 = 312,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,472.80/828,709.20 = 312,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,472.80x = 828,709.20 × 312,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,472.80x = 258,839,197,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,839,197,269.84/552,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,510.30

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