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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,529.08, 762,557.64 and 310,821.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,529.08, 762,557.64 and 310,821.84 is: 428,972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,529.08 : 762,557.64 = 310,821.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,529.08/762,557.64 = 310,821.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,529.08x = 762,557.64 × 310,821.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,529.08x = 237,019,568,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,019,568,770.86/552,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,972.12

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