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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,970.69, 828,127.43 and 315,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,970.69, 828,127.43 and 315,593.71 is: 472,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,970.69 : 828,127.43 = 315,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,970.69/828,127.43 = 315,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,970.69x = 828,127.43 × 315,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,970.69x = 261,351,802,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,351,802,267.86/552,970.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,632.29

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