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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,246.08, 766,241.34 and 300,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,246.08, 766,241.34 and 300,598.28 is: 414,826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,246.08 : 766,241.34 = 300,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,246.08/766,241.34 = 300,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,246.08x = 766,241.34 × 300,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,246.08x = 230,330,828,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,330,828,868.90/555,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,826.57

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