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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,952.32, 767,215.53 and 301,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,952.32, 767,215.53 and 301,303.44 is: 415,799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,952.32 : 767,215.53 = 301,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,952.32/767,215.53 = 301,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,952.32x = 767,215.53 × 301,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,952.32x = 231,164,678,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,164,678,410.42/555,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,799.47

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