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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,004.30, 828,006.45 and 286,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,004.30, 828,006.45 and 286,283.80 is: 429,425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,004.30 : 828,006.45 = 286,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,004.30/828,006.45 = 286,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,004.30x = 828,006.45 × 286,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,004.30x = 237,044,832,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,044,832,930.51/552,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,425.70

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