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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,934.24, 767,186 and 301,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,934.24, 767,186 and 301,285.28 is: 415,771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,934.24 : 767,186 = 301,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,934.24/767,186 = 301,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,934.24x = 767,186 × 301,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,934.24x = 231,141,848,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,141,848,822.08/555,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,771.92

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