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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,060.80, 832,591.20 and 302,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,060.80, 832,591.20 and 302,243.60 is: 453,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,060.80 : 832,591.20 = 302,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,060.80/832,591.20 = 302,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,060.80x = 832,591.20 × 302,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,060.80x = 251,645,361,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,645,361,616.32/555,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,365.40

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