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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,982.24, 829,473 and 316,158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,982.24, 829,473 and 316,158.85 is: 474,238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,982.24 : 829,473 = 316,158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,982.24/829,473 = 316,158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,982.24x = 829,473 × 316,158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,982.24x = 262,245,229,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,245,229,786.05/552,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,238.07

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