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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,963.08, 767,225.94 and 301,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,963.08, 767,225.94 and 301,314.20 is: 415,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,963.08 : 767,225.94 = 301,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,963.08/767,225.94 = 301,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,963.08x = 767,225.94 × 301,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,963.08x = 231,176,070,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,176,070,330.35/555,963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,811.91

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