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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,032.18, 765,946.71 and 300,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,032.18, 765,946.71 and 300,383.34 is: 414,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,032.18 : 765,946.71 = 300,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,032.18/765,946.71 = 300,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,032.18x = 765,946.71 × 300,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,032.18x = 230,077,631,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,077,631,011.81/555,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,530.26

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