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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,002.30, 828,003.45 and 286,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,002.30, 828,003.45 and 286,281.80 is: 429,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,002.30 : 828,003.45 = 286,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,002.30/828,003.45 = 286,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,002.30x = 828,003.45 × 286,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,002.30x = 237,042,318,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,042,318,072.21/552,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,422.70

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