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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,053.54, 765,973.89 and 300,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,053.54, 765,973.89 and 300,404.73 is: 414,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,053.54 : 765,973.89 = 300,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,053.54/765,973.89 = 300,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,053.54x = 765,973.89 × 300,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,053.54x = 230,102,179,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,102,179,612.50/555,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,558.53

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