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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,473.70, 831,710.55 and 302,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,473.70, 831,710.55 and 302,531.30 is: 453,796.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,473.70 : 831,710.55 = 302,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,473.70/831,710.55 = 302,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,473.70x = 831,710.55 × 302,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,473.70x = 251,618,473,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,618,473,915.22/554,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,796.95

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