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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,924.98, 836,187.03 and 301,747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,924.98, 836,187.03 and 301,747.34 is: 452,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,924.98 : 836,187.03 = 301,747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,924.98/836,187.03 = 301,747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,924.98x = 836,187.03 × 301,747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,924.98x = 252,317,206,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,317,206,355.33/557,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,242.17

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