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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,661.70, 828,992.55 and 272,120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,661.70, 828,992.55 and 272,120.90 is: 408,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,661.70 : 828,992.55 = 272,120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,661.70/828,992.55 = 272,120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,661.70x = 828,992.55 × 272,120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,661.70x = 225,586,198,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,586,198,799.30/552,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,181.35

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