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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,939.80, 829,409.70 and 273,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,939.80, 829,409.70 and 273,003.80 is: 409,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,939.80 : 829,409.70 = 273,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,939.80/829,409.70 = 273,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,939.80x = 829,409.70 × 273,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,939.80x = 226,431,999,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,431,999,856.86/552,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,505.70

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