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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,504.72, 832,126.23 and 301,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,504.72, 832,126.23 and 301,848.98 is: 452,974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,504.72 : 832,126.23 = 301,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,504.72/832,126.23 = 301,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,504.72x = 832,126.23 × 301,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,504.72x = 251,176,449,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,176,449,596.11/554,504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,974.42

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