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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,702.64, 766,865.40 and 301,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,702.64, 766,865.40 and 301,052 is: 415,449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,702.64 : 766,865.40 = 301,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,702.64/766,865.40 = 301,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,702.64x = 766,865.40 × 301,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,702.64x = 230,866,362,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,866,362,400.80/555,702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,449.46

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