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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,961.82, 767,228.64 and 301,312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,961.82, 767,228.64 and 301,312.94 is: 415,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,961.82 : 767,228.64 = 301,312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,961.82/767,228.64 = 301,312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,961.82x = 767,228.64 × 301,312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,961.82x = 231,175,917,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,175,917,170.60/555,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,812.58

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