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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,969.52, 829,425.12 and 272,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,969.52, 829,425.12 and 272,392 is: 408,573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,969.52 : 829,425.12 = 272,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,969.52/829,425.12 = 272,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,969.52x = 829,425.12 × 272,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,969.52x = 225,928,767,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,928,767,287.04/552,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,573.64

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