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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,699.29, 766,870.94 and 301,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,699.29, 766,870.94 and 301,059.59 is: 415,465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,699.29 : 766,870.94 = 301,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,699.29/766,870.94 = 301,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,699.29x = 766,870.94 × 301,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,699.29x = 230,873,847,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,873,847,697.61/555,699.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,465.44

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