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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,727.08, 829,090.62 and 304,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,727.08, 829,090.62 and 304,983.72 is: 457,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,727.08 : 829,090.62 = 304,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,727.08/829,090.62 = 304,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,727.08x = 829,090.62 × 304,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,727.08x = 252,859,141,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,859,141,504.71/552,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,475.58

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