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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,161.23, 828,684.81 and 285,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,161.23, 828,684.81 and 285,997.86 is: 429,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,161.23 : 828,684.81 = 285,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,161.23/828,684.81 = 285,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,161.23x = 828,684.81 × 285,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,161.23x = 237,002,082,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,002,082,274.51/552,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,226.23

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