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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,930.24, 767,180.48 and 301,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,930.24, 767,180.48 and 301,281.28 is: 415,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,930.24 : 767,180.48 = 301,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,930.24/767,180.48 = 301,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,930.24x = 767,180.48 × 301,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,930.24x = 231,137,117,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,137,117,005.41/555,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,766.40

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