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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,777.56, 827,837.60 and 315,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,777.56, 827,837.60 and 315,400.60 is: 472,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,777.56 : 827,837.60 = 315,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,777.56/827,837.60 = 315,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,777.56x = 827,837.60 × 315,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,777.56x = 261,100,475,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,100,475,742.56/552,777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,342.76

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