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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,382.68, 828,743.34 and 316,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,382.68, 828,743.34 and 316,005.88 is: 473,248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,382.68 : 828,743.34 = 316,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,382.68/828,743.34 = 316,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,382.68x = 828,743.34 × 316,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,382.68x = 261,887,768,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,887,768,450.84/553,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,248.94

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