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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,789.99, 766,990.70 and 301,141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,789.99, 766,990.70 and 301,141.17 is: 415,575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,789.99 : 766,990.70 = 301,141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,789.99/766,990.70 = 301,141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,789.99x = 766,990.70 × 301,141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,789.99x = 230,972,475,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,972,475,271.41/555,789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,575.09

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