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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,983.24, 829,474.50 and 316,159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,983.24, 829,474.50 and 316,159.85 is: 474,239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,983.24 : 829,474.50 = 316,159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,983.24/829,474.50 = 316,159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,983.24x = 829,474.50 × 316,159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,983.24x = 262,246,533,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,246,533,498.83/552,983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,239.57

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