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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,982.74, 829,473.75 and 316,159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,982.74, 829,473.75 and 316,159.35 is: 474,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,982.74 : 829,473.75 = 316,159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,982.74/829,473.75 = 316,159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,982.74x = 829,473.75 × 316,159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,982.74x = 262,245,881,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,245,881,642.06/552,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,238.82

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