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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,900.28, 829,197.02 and 237,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,900.28, 829,197.02 and 237,287 is: 355,864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,900.28 : 829,197.02 = 237,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,900.28/829,197.02 = 237,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,900.28x = 829,197.02 × 237,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,900.28x = 196,757,673,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,757,673,284.74/552,900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,864.67

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