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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,991.31, 830,745.57 and 294,272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,991.31, 830,745.57 and 294,272.07 is: 441,279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,991.31 : 830,745.57 = 294,272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,991.31/830,745.57 = 294,272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,991.31x = 830,745.57 × 294,272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,991.31x = 244,465,218,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,465,218,527.23/553,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,279.88

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