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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,627.84, 827,857.02 and 286,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,627.84, 827,857.02 and 286,562.28 is: 429,280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,627.84 : 827,857.02 = 286,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,627.84/827,857.02 = 286,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,627.84x = 827,857.02 × 286,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,627.84x = 237,232,595,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,232,595,165.21/552,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,280.93

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