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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,051.54, 765,971.13 and 300,402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,051.54, 765,971.13 and 300,402.73 is: 414,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,051.54 : 765,971.13 = 300,402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,051.54/765,971.13 = 300,402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,051.54x = 765,971.13 × 300,402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,051.54x = 230,099,818,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,099,818,553.19/555,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,555.77

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