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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,202.19, 832,803.17 and 302,695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,202.19, 832,803.17 and 302,695.01 is: 454,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,202.19 : 832,803.17 = 302,695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,202.19/832,803.17 = 302,695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,202.19x = 832,803.17 × 302,695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,202.19x = 252,085,366,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,085,366,709.93/555,202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,042.46

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