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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,604.80, 761,902.56 and 462,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,604.80, 761,902.56 and 462,092.16 is: 637,108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,604.80 : 761,902.56 = 462,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,604.80/761,902.56 = 462,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,604.80x = 761,902.56 × 462,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,604.80x = 352,069,199,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,069,199,659.93/552,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,108.47

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