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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,240.94, 827,278.84 and 286,175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,240.94, 827,278.84 and 286,175.98 is: 428,702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,240.94 : 827,278.84 = 286,175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,240.94/827,278.84 = 286,175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,240.94x = 827,278.84 × 286,175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,240.94x = 236,747,332,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,747,332,770.26/552,240.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,702.97

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