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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,935.88, 767,170.94 and 301,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,935.88, 767,170.94 and 301,281.60 is: 415,757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,935.88 : 767,170.94 = 301,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,935.88/767,170.94 = 301,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,935.88x = 767,170.94 × 301,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,935.88x = 231,134,486,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,134,486,770.30/555,935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,757.46

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