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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,336.27, 827,825.99 and 285,944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,336.27, 827,825.99 and 285,944.91 is: 428,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,336.27 : 827,825.99 = 285,944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,336.27/827,825.99 = 285,944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,336.27x = 827,825.99 × 285,944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,336.27x = 236,712,626,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,712,626,776.49/552,336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,566.15

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