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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,878.20, 827,379.90 and 302,560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,878.20, 827,379.90 and 302,560.20 is: 453,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,878.20 : 827,379.90 = 302,560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,878.20/827,379.90 = 302,560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,878.20x = 827,379.90 × 302,560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,878.20x = 250,332,228,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,332,228,019.98/551,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,600.50

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