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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,159.20, 827,801.40 and 302,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,159.20, 827,801.40 and 302,841.20 is: 454,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,159.20 : 827,801.40 = 302,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,159.20/827,801.40 = 302,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,159.20x = 827,801.40 × 302,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,159.20x = 250,692,369,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,692,369,337.68/552,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,021.90

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