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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,019.24, 765,926.50 and 300,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,019.24, 765,926.50 and 300,370.48 is: 414,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,019.24 : 765,926.50 = 300,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,019.24/765,926.50 = 300,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,019.24x = 765,926.50 × 300,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,019.24x = 230,061,710,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,061,710,449.72/555,019.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,511.23

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