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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,804.69, 767,013.12 and 301,155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,804.69, 767,013.12 and 301,155.81 is: 415,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,804.69 : 767,013.12 = 301,155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,804.69/767,013.12 = 301,155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,804.69x = 767,013.12 × 301,155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,804.69x = 230,990,457,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,990,457,434.23/555,804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,596.45

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