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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,222.70, 826,396.65 and 301,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,222.70, 826,396.65 and 301,904.70 is: 452,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,222.70 : 826,396.65 = 301,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,222.70/826,396.65 = 301,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,222.70x = 826,396.65 × 301,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,222.70x = 249,493,032,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,493,032,699.26/551,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,617.49

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