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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,437.16, 766,503.90 and 300,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,437.16, 766,503.90 and 300,788.64 is: 415,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,437.16 : 766,503.90 = 300,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,437.16/766,503.90 = 300,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,437.16x = 766,503.90 × 300,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,437.16x = 230,555,665,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,555,665,635.70/555,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,088.66

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