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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,073.09, 829,609.63 and 316,249.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,073.09, 829,609.63 and 316,249.65 is: 474,374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,073.09 : 829,609.63 = 316,249.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,073.09/829,609.63 = 316,249.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,073.09x = 829,609.63 × 316,249.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,073.09x = 262,363,754,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,363,754,333.51/553,073.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,374.48

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