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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,704, 827,339.80 and 299,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,704, 827,339.80 and 299,355.24 is: 448,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,704 : 827,339.80 = 299,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,704/827,339.80 = 299,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,704x = 827,339.80 × 299,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,704x = 247,668,504,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,668,504,390.55/552,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,103.33

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