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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,722.88, 829,036.68 and 336,525.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,722.88, 829,036.68 and 336,525.57 is: 504,759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,722.88 : 829,036.68 = 336,525.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,722.88/829,036.68 = 336,525.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,722.88x = 829,036.68 × 336,525.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,722.88x = 278,992,041,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,992,041,287.91/552,722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,759.35

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