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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,833.98, 767,053.56 and 301,185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,833.98, 767,053.56 and 301,185.64 is: 415,637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,833.98 : 767,053.56 = 301,185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,833.98/767,053.56 = 301,185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,833.98x = 767,053.56 × 301,185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,833.98x = 231,025,517,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,025,517,382.88/555,833.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,637.63

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