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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,809.24, 828,763.68 and 342,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,809.24, 828,763.68 and 342,907 is: 515,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,809.24 : 828,763.68 = 342,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,809.24/828,763.68 = 342,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,809.24x = 828,763.68 × 342,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,809.24x = 284,188,867,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,188,867,217.76/551,809.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,012.88

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