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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,814.82, 767,027.13 and 301,165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,814.82, 767,027.13 and 301,165.94 is: 415,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,814.82 : 767,027.13 = 301,165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,814.82/767,027.13 = 301,165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,814.82x = 767,027.13 × 301,165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,814.82x = 231,002,446,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,002,446,611.95/555,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,610.45

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