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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,065.80, 832,598.70 and 302,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,065.80, 832,598.70 and 302,248.60 is: 453,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,065.80 : 832,598.70 = 302,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,065.80/832,598.70 = 302,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,065.80x = 832,598.70 × 302,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,065.80x = 251,651,791,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,651,791,436.82/555,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,372.90

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