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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,618.70, 826,990.65 and 302,300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,618.70, 826,990.65 and 302,300.70 is: 453,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,618.70 : 826,990.65 = 302,300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,618.70/826,990.65 = 302,300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,618.70x = 826,990.65 × 302,300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,618.70x = 249,999,852,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,999,852,388.46/551,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,211.34

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