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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,821.95, 767,033.52 and 301,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,821.95, 767,033.52 and 301,173.14 is: 415,618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,821.95 : 767,033.52 = 301,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,821.95/767,033.52 = 301,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,821.95x = 767,033.52 × 301,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,821.95x = 231,009,892,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,009,892,718.42/555,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,618.51

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