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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,057.59, 765,979.46 and 300,408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,057.59, 765,979.46 and 300,408.78 is: 414,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,057.59 : 765,979.46 = 300,408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,057.59/765,979.46 = 300,408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,057.59x = 765,979.46 × 300,408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,057.59x = 230,106,953,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,106,953,581.62/555,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,564.11

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