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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,972.69, 828,130.42 and 315,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,972.69, 828,130.42 and 315,595.71 is: 472,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,972.69 : 828,130.42 = 315,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,972.69/828,130.42 = 315,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,972.69x = 828,130.42 × 315,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,972.69x = 261,354,407,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,354,407,872.50/552,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,635.29

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