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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,370.70, 826,618.65 and 302,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,370.70, 826,618.65 and 302,052.70 is: 452,839.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,370.70 : 826,618.65 = 302,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,370.70/826,618.65 = 302,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,370.70x = 826,618.65 × 302,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,370.70x = 249,682,395,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,682,395,102.86/551,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,839.43

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