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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,067.38, 832,601.79 and 301,534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,067.38, 832,601.79 and 301,534.58 is: 453,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,067.38 : 832,601.79 = 301,534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,067.38/832,601.79 = 301,534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,067.38x = 832,601.79 × 301,534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,067.38x = 251,058,231,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,058,231,054.90/554,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,118.59

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