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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,549.12, 829,075.20 and 268,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,549.12, 829,075.20 and 268,086.12 is: 402,251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,549.12 : 829,075.20 = 268,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,549.12/829,075.20 = 268,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,549.12x = 829,075.20 × 268,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,549.12x = 222,263,553,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,263,553,556.22/552,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,251.21

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