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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,853.80, 829,280.70 and 272,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,853.80, 829,280.70 and 272,917.80 is: 409,376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,853.80 : 829,280.70 = 272,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,853.80/829,280.70 = 272,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,853.80x = 829,280.70 × 272,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,853.80x = 226,325,464,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,325,464,226.46/552,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,376.70

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