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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,861.96, 831,943.02 and 305,718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,861.96, 831,943.02 and 305,718.92 is: 458,385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,861.96 : 831,943.02 = 305,718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,861.96/831,943.02 = 305,718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,861.96x = 831,943.02 × 305,718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,861.96x = 254,340,721,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,340,721,575.94/554,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,385.58

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