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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,968.13, 765,856.69 and 300,319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,968.13, 765,856.69 and 300,319.32 is: 414,441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,968.13 : 765,856.69 = 300,319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,968.13/765,856.69 = 300,319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,968.13x = 765,856.69 × 300,319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,968.13x = 230,001,560,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,001,560,358.25/554,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,441.02

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