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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,995.26, 833,693.12 and 299,965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,995.26, 833,693.12 and 299,965.06 is: 449,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,995.26 : 833,693.12 = 299,965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,995.26/833,693.12 = 299,965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,995.26x = 833,693.12 × 299,965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,995.26x = 250,078,801,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,078,801,094.10/555,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,785.85

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