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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,049.91, 765,968.89 and 300,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,049.91, 765,968.89 and 300,401.10 is: 414,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,049.91 : 765,968.89 = 300,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,049.91/765,968.89 = 300,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,049.91x = 765,968.89 × 300,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,049.91x = 230,097,897,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,097,897,121.78/555,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,553.53

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