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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,955.58, 767,220.02 and 301,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,955.58, 767,220.02 and 301,306.70 is: 415,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,955.58 : 767,220.02 = 301,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,955.58/767,220.02 = 301,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,955.58x = 767,220.02 × 301,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,955.58x = 231,168,532,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,168,532,400.13/555,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,803.96

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