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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,721.38, 829,034.43 and 336,524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,721.38, 829,034.43 and 336,524.07 is: 504,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,721.38 : 829,034.43 = 336,524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,721.38/829,034.43 = 336,524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,721.38x = 829,034.43 × 336,524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,721.38x = 278,990,040,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,990,040,553.73/552,721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,757.10

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