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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,961.08, 767,223.18 and 301,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,961.08, 767,223.18 and 301,312.20 is: 415,809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,961.08 : 767,223.18 = 301,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,961.08/767,223.18 = 301,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,961.08x = 767,223.18 × 301,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,961.08x = 231,173,704,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,173,704,256.80/555,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,809.15

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