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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,804.66, 767,011.14 and 301,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,804.66, 767,011.14 and 301,155.78 is: 415,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,804.66 : 767,011.14 = 301,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,804.66/767,011.14 = 301,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,804.66x = 767,011.14 × 301,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,804.66x = 230,989,838,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,989,838,135.39/555,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,595.36

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