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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,894.80, 829,342.20 and 272,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,894.80, 829,342.20 and 272,958.80 is: 409,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,894.80 : 829,342.20 = 272,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,894.80/829,342.20 = 272,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,894.80x = 829,342.20 × 272,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,894.80x = 226,376,251,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,376,251,701.36/552,894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,438.20

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