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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,205.59, 832,808.27 and 302,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,205.59, 832,808.27 and 302,698.44 is: 454,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,205.59 : 832,808.27 = 302,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,205.59/832,808.27 = 302,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,205.59x = 832,808.27 × 302,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,205.59x = 252,089,765,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,089,765,544.44/555,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,047.60

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