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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,498.80, 828,430.68 and 268,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,498.80, 828,430.68 and 268,091.60 is: 401,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,498.80 : 828,430.68 = 268,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,498.80/828,430.68 = 268,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,498.80x = 828,430.68 × 268,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,498.80x = 222,095,306,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,095,306,490.29/552,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,983.33

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