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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,926.06, 767,157.40 and 301,271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,926.06, 767,157.40 and 301,271.78 is: 415,743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,926.06 : 767,157.40 = 301,271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,926.06/767,157.40 = 301,271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,926.06x = 767,157.40 × 301,271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,926.06x = 231,122,875,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,122,875,438.17/555,926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,743.91

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