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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,467.80, 827,201.70 and 298,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,467.80, 827,201.70 and 298,869.30 is: 448,303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,467.80 : 827,201.70 = 298,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,467.80/827,201.70 = 298,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,467.80x = 827,201.70 × 298,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,467.80x = 247,225,193,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,225,193,037.81/551,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,303.95

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