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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,919.41, 767,169.44 and 301,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,919.41, 767,169.44 and 301,270.59 is: 415,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,919.41 : 767,169.44 = 301,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,919.41/767,169.44 = 301,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,919.41x = 767,169.44 × 301,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,919.41x = 231,125,589,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,125,589,818.77/555,919.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,753.77

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