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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,671.70, 829,007.55 and 487,353.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,671.70, 829,007.55 and 487,353.30 is: 731,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,671.70 : 829,007.55 = 487,353.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,671.70/829,007.55 = 487,353.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,671.70x = 829,007.55 × 487,353.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,671.70x = 404,019,565,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,019,565,217.42/552,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,029.95

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