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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,369.70, 826,617.15 and 302,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,369.70, 826,617.15 and 302,051.70 is: 452,837.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,369.70 : 826,617.15 = 302,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,369.70/826,617.15 = 302,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,369.70x = 826,617.15 × 302,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,369.70x = 249,681,115,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,681,115,406.66/551,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,837.93

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