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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,711.92, 766,883.23 and 301,063.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,711.92, 766,883.23 and 301,063.11 is: 415,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,711.92 : 766,883.23 = 301,063.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,711.92/766,883.23 = 301,063.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,711.92x = 766,883.23 × 301,063.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,711.92x = 230,880,246,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,880,246,396.23/555,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,467.51

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