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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,940.31, 767,200.38 and 301,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,940.31, 767,200.38 and 301,291.50 is: 415,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,940.31 : 767,200.38 = 301,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,940.31/767,200.38 = 301,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,940.31x = 767,200.38 × 301,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,940.31x = 231,150,953,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,150,953,290.77/555,940.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,783.76

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