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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,727.94, 827,763.27 and 315,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,727.94, 827,763.27 and 315,350.96 is: 472,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,727.94 : 827,763.27 = 315,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,727.94/827,763.27 = 315,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,727.94x = 827,763.27 × 315,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,727.94x = 261,035,936,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,035,936,525.86/552,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,268.40

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