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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,924.61, 836,186.46 and 301,746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,924.61, 836,186.46 and 301,746.96 is: 452,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,924.61 : 836,186.46 = 301,746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,924.61/836,186.46 = 301,746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,924.61x = 836,186.46 × 301,746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,924.61x = 252,316,722,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,316,722,298.16/557,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,241.61

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