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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,724.34, 829,255.73 and 283,043.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,724.34, 829,255.73 and 283,043.42 is: 424,651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,724.34 : 829,255.73 = 283,043.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,724.34/829,255.73 = 283,043.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,724.34x = 829,255.73 × 283,043.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,724.34x = 234,715,372,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,715,372,312.30/552,724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,651.78

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