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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,631.84, 827,863 and 286,566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,631.84, 827,863 and 286,566.28 is: 429,286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,631.84 : 827,863 = 286,566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,631.84/827,863 = 286,566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,631.84x = 827,863 × 286,566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,631.84x = 237,237,620,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,237,620,259.64/552,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,286.92

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