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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,562.60, 828,843.90 and 315,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,562.60, 828,843.90 and 315,929.20 is: 473,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,562.60 : 828,843.90 = 315,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,562.60/828,843.90 = 315,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,562.60x = 828,843.90 × 315,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,562.60x = 261,855,990,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,855,990,251.88/552,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,893.80

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