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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,206.59, 832,809.77 and 302,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,206.59, 832,809.77 and 302,699.44 is: 454,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,206.59 : 832,809.77 = 302,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,206.59/832,809.77 = 302,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,206.59x = 832,809.77 × 302,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,206.59x = 252,091,051,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,091,051,005.53/555,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,049.10

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