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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,964.94, 828,118.80 and 315,587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,964.94, 828,118.80 and 315,587.96 is: 472,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,964.94 : 828,118.80 = 315,587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,964.94/828,118.80 = 315,587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,964.94x = 828,118.80 × 315,587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,964.94x = 261,344,318,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,344,318,589.05/552,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,623.67

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