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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,899.28, 829,195.52 and 237,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,899.28, 829,195.52 and 237,286 is: 355,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,899.28 : 829,195.52 = 237,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,899.28/829,195.52 = 237,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,899.28x = 829,195.52 × 237,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,899.28x = 196,756,488,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,756,488,158.72/552,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,863.17

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