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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,804.70, 827,269.65 and 302,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,804.70, 827,269.65 and 302,486.70 is: 453,490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,804.70 : 827,269.65 = 302,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,804.70/827,269.65 = 302,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,804.70x = 827,269.65 × 302,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,804.70x = 250,238,066,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,238,066,438.66/551,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,490.28

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