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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,675.30, 766,831.77 and 301,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,675.30, 766,831.77 and 301,026.42 is: 415,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,675.30 : 766,831.77 = 301,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,675.30/766,831.77 = 301,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,675.30x = 766,831.77 × 301,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,675.30x = 230,836,622,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,836,622,465.36/555,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,416.38

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