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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,201.50, 832,802.14 and 302,694.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,201.50, 832,802.14 and 302,694.33 is: 454,041.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,201.50 : 832,802.14 = 302,694.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,201.50/832,802.14 = 302,694.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,201.50x = 832,802.14 × 302,694.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,201.50x = 252,084,485,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,084,485,789.87/555,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,041.44

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