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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,667.95, 766,821.74 and 301,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,667.95, 766,821.74 and 301,019.14 is: 415,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,667.95 : 766,821.74 = 301,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,667.95/766,821.74 = 301,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,667.95x = 766,821.74 × 301,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,667.95x = 230,828,015,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,828,015,848.16/555,667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,406.39

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