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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,975.44, 828,134.55 and 315,598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,975.44, 828,134.55 and 315,598.46 is: 472,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,975.44 : 828,134.55 = 315,598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,975.44/828,134.55 = 315,598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,975.44x = 828,134.55 × 315,598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,975.44x = 261,357,984,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,357,984,512.12/552,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,639.41

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