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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,006.24, 765,908.56 and 300,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,006.24, 765,908.56 and 300,357.48 is: 414,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,006.24 : 765,908.56 = 300,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,006.24/765,908.56 = 300,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,006.24x = 765,908.56 × 300,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,006.24x = 230,046,364,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,046,364,992.03/555,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,493.29

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