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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,711.96, 829,514.79 and 286,548.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,711.96, 829,514.79 and 286,548.59 is: 430,054.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,711.96 : 829,514.79 = 286,548.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,711.96/829,514.79 = 286,548.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,711.96x = 829,514.79 × 286,548.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,711.96x = 237,696,295,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,696,295,532.43/552,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,054.55

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