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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,695.89, 766,856.08 and 301,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,695.89, 766,856.08 and 301,045.25 is: 415,440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,695.89 : 766,856.08 = 301,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,695.89/766,856.08 = 301,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,695.89x = 766,856.08 × 301,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,695.89x = 230,858,380,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,858,380,317.62/555,695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,440.14

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