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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,190.08, 766,158.72 and 300,535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,190.08, 766,158.72 and 300,535.68 is: 414,737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,190.08 : 766,158.72 = 300,535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,190.08/766,158.72 = 300,535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,190.08x = 766,158.72 × 300,535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,190.08x = 230,258,031,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,258,031,903.13/555,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,737.29

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