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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,496.60, 828,161.70 and 315,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,496.60, 828,161.70 and 315,328.60 is: 472,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,496.60 : 828,161.70 = 315,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,496.60/828,161.70 = 315,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,496.60x = 828,161.70 × 315,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,496.60x = 261,143,069,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,143,069,434.62/552,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,660.05

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