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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,616.63, 828,877.45 and 336,419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,616.63, 828,877.45 and 336,419.24 is: 504,599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,616.63 : 828,877.45 = 336,419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,616.63/828,877.45 = 336,419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,616.63x = 828,877.45 × 336,419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,616.63x = 278,850,321,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,850,321,782.14/552,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,599.95

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