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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,967.52, 829,422.12 and 272,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,967.52, 829,422.12 and 272,390 is: 408,570.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,967.52 : 829,422.12 = 272,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,967.52/829,422.12 = 272,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,967.52x = 829,422.12 × 272,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,967.52x = 225,926,291,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,926,291,266.80/552,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,570.64

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