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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,542.52, 1,007,692.44 and 552,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,542.52, 1,007,692.44 and 552,968.28 is: 828,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,542.52 : 1,007,692.44 = 552,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,542.52/1,007,692.44 = 552,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,542.52x = 1,007,692.44 × 552,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,542.52x = 557,221,955,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,221,955,315.80/672,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,530.45

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