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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,005.80, 828,008.70 and 286,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,005.80, 828,008.70 and 286,285.30 is: 429,427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,005.80 : 828,008.70 = 286,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,005.80/828,008.70 = 286,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,005.80x = 828,008.70 × 286,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,005.80x = 237,046,719,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,046,719,082.11/552,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,427.95

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