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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,726.31, 827,760.84 and 315,349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,726.31, 827,760.84 and 315,349.33 is: 472,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,726.31 : 827,760.84 = 315,349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,726.31/827,760.84 = 315,349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,726.31x = 827,760.84 × 315,349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,726.31x = 261,033,824,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,033,824,717.49/552,726.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,265.97

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