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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,156.79, 829,736.03 and 287,356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,156.79, 829,736.03 and 287,356.46 is: 430,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,156.79 : 829,736.03 = 287,356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,156.79/829,736.03 = 287,356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,156.79x = 829,736.03 × 287,356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,156.79x = 238,430,008,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,430,008,744.03/554,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,257.31

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