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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,033.88, 830,755.44 and 287,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,033.88, 830,755.44 and 287,526.06 is: 431,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,033.88 : 830,755.44 = 287,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,033.88/830,755.44 = 287,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,033.88x = 830,755.44 × 287,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,033.88x = 238,863,838,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,863,838,486.77/554,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,135.80

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