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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,962.91, 556,713.63 and 301,808.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,962.91, 556,713.63 and 301,808.14 is: 415,931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,962.91 : 556,713.63 = 301,808.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,962.91/556,713.63 = 301,808.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,962.91x = 556,713.63 × 301,808.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,962.91x = 168,020,703,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,020,703,791.16/403,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,931.02

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