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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,962.02, 767,227.44 and 301,313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,962.02, 767,227.44 and 301,313.23 is: 415,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,962.02 : 767,227.44 = 301,313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,962.02/767,227.44 = 301,313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,962.02x = 767,227.44 × 301,313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,962.02x = 231,175,778,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,175,778,091.03/555,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,812.18

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