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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,875.70, 832,313.55 and 302,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,875.70, 832,313.55 and 302,933.30 is: 454,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,875.70 : 832,313.55 = 302,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,875.70/832,313.55 = 302,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,875.70x = 832,313.55 × 302,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,875.70x = 252,135,490,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,135,490,336.22/554,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,399.95

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