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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,056.34, 765,977.73 and 300,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,056.34, 765,977.73 and 300,407.52 is: 414,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,056.34 : 765,977.73 = 300,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,056.34/765,977.73 = 300,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,056.34x = 765,977.73 × 300,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,056.34x = 230,105,470,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,105,470,244.53/555,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,562.37

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