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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,935.24, 767,187.38 and 301,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,935.24, 767,187.38 and 301,286.28 is: 415,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,935.24 : 767,187.38 = 301,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,935.24/767,187.38 = 301,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,935.24x = 767,187.38 × 301,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,935.24x = 231,143,031,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,143,031,783.15/555,935.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,773.30

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