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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,832.98, 767,052.18 and 301,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,832.98, 767,052.18 and 301,184.64 is: 415,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,832.98 : 767,052.18 = 301,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,832.98/767,052.18 = 301,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,832.98x = 767,052.18 × 301,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,832.98x = 231,024,334,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,024,334,694.52/555,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,636.25

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