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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,239.94, 827,277.34 and 286,174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,239.94, 827,277.34 and 286,174.98 is: 428,701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,239.94 : 827,277.34 = 286,174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,239.94/827,277.34 = 286,174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,239.94x = 827,277.34 × 286,174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,239.94x = 236,746,076,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,746,076,228.95/552,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,701.47

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