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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,751.94, 828,845.74 and 252,975.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,751.94, 828,845.74 and 252,975.50 is: 379,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,751.94 : 828,845.74 = 252,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,751.94/828,845.74 = 252,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,751.94x = 828,845.74 × 252,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,751.94x = 209,677,660,090.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,677,660,090.26/552,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,334.10

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