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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,802.70, 827,266.65 and 302,484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,802.70, 827,266.65 and 302,484.70 is: 453,487.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,802.70 : 827,266.65 = 302,484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,802.70/827,266.65 = 302,484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,802.70x = 827,266.65 × 302,484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,802.70x = 250,235,504,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,235,504,445.26/551,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,487.28

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