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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,736.40, 827,136.30 and 383,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,736.40, 827,136.30 and 383,462.60 is: 573,828.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,736.40 : 827,136.30 = 383,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,736.40/827,136.30 = 383,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,736.40x = 827,136.30 × 383,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,736.40x = 317,175,836,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,175,836,152.38/552,736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,828.39

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