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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,158.56, 766,119.72 and 300,510.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,158.56, 766,119.72 and 300,510.76 is: 414,705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,158.56 : 766,119.72 = 300,510.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,158.56/766,119.72 = 300,510.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,158.56x = 766,119.72 × 300,510.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,158.56x = 230,227,219,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,227,219,308.19/555,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,705.34

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