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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,943.44, 767,201.84 and 301,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,943.44, 767,201.84 and 301,294.64 is: 415,786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,943.44 : 767,201.84 = 301,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,943.44/767,201.84 = 301,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,943.44x = 767,201.84 × 301,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,943.44x = 231,153,802,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,153,802,190.14/555,943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,786.55

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