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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,375.20, 828,187.96 and 340,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,375.20, 828,187.96 and 340,278.08 is: 509,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,375.20 : 828,187.96 = 340,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,375.20/828,187.96 = 340,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,375.20x = 828,187.96 × 340,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,375.20x = 281,814,209,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,814,209,212.86/553,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,264.26

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