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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,954.52, 767,196.60 and 301,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,954.52, 767,196.60 and 301,300.24 is: 415,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,954.52 : 767,196.60 = 301,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,954.52/767,196.60 = 301,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,954.52x = 767,196.60 × 301,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,954.52x = 231,156,519,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,156,519,707.18/555,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,783.15

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