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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,787.99, 766,987.93 and 301,139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,787.99, 766,987.93 and 301,139.18 is: 415,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,787.99 : 766,987.93 = 301,139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,787.99/766,987.93 = 301,139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,787.99x = 766,987.93 × 301,139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,787.99x = 230,970,112,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,970,112,475.16/555,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,572.33

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