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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,949.42, 767,212.86 and 301,300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,949.42, 767,212.86 and 301,300.54 is: 415,796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,949.42 : 767,212.86 = 301,300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,949.42/767,212.86 = 301,300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,949.42x = 767,212.86 × 301,300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,949.42x = 231,161,649,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,161,649,012.94/555,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,796.19

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