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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,647.20, 828,970.80 and 272,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,647.20, 828,970.80 and 272,106.40 is: 408,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,647.20 : 828,970.80 = 272,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,647.20/828,970.80 = 272,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,647.20x = 828,970.80 × 272,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,647.20x = 225,568,260,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,568,260,093.12/552,647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,159.60

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