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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,956.02, 767,219.16 and 301,307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,956.02, 767,219.16 and 301,307.23 is: 415,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,956.02 : 767,219.16 = 301,307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,956.02/767,219.16 = 301,307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,956.02x = 767,219.16 × 301,307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,956.02x = 231,168,679,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,168,679,902.53/555,956.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,803.90

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