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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,050.41, 765,969.58 and 300,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,050.41, 765,969.58 and 300,401.60 is: 414,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,050.41 : 765,969.58 = 300,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,050.41/765,969.58 = 300,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,050.41x = 765,969.58 × 300,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,050.41x = 230,098,487,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,098,487,383.33/555,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,554.22

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