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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,942.80, 829,414.20 and 273,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,942.80, 829,414.20 and 273,006.80 is: 409,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,942.80 : 829,414.20 = 273,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,942.80/829,414.20 = 273,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,942.80x = 829,414.20 × 273,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,942.80x = 226,435,716,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,435,716,616.56/552,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,510.20

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