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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,730.40, 827,127.30 and 383,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,730.40, 827,127.30 and 383,456.60 is: 573,819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,730.40 : 827,127.30 = 383,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,730.40/827,127.30 = 383,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,730.40x = 827,127.30 × 383,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,730.40x = 317,167,422,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,167,422,225.18/552,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,819.39

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