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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,523.50, 828,785.49 and 248,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,523.50, 828,785.49 and 248,562.62 is: 372,844.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,523.50 : 828,785.49 = 248,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,523.50/828,785.49 = 248,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,523.50x = 828,785.49 × 248,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,523.50x = 206,005,097,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,005,097,603.46/552,523.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,844.04

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