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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,468.67, 827,287.02 and 281,449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,468.67, 827,287.02 and 281,449.35 is: 422,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,468.67 : 827,287.02 = 281,449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,468.67/827,287.02 = 281,449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,468.67x = 827,287.02 × 281,449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,468.67x = 232,839,394,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,839,394,042.44/551,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,216.90

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