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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,504, 829,864 and 534,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,504, 829,864 and 534,346.88 is: 802,591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,504 : 829,864 = 534,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,504/829,864 = 534,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,504x = 829,864 × 534,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,504x = 443,435,239,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,435,239,224.32/552,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,591.91

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