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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,000.30, 828,000.45 and 286,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,000.30, 828,000.45 and 286,279.80 is: 429,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,000.30 : 828,000.45 = 286,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,000.30/828,000.45 = 286,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,000.30x = 828,000.45 × 286,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,000.30x = 237,039,803,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,039,803,225.91/552,000.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,419.70

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