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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,967.16, 829,445.27 and 253,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,967.16, 829,445.27 and 253,362.74 is: 380,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,967.16 : 829,445.27 = 253,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,967.16/829,445.27 = 253,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,967.16x = 829,445.27 × 253,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,967.16x = 210,150,520,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,150,520,873.20/552,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,041.60

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