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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,963.82, 767,231.40 and 301,314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,963.82, 767,231.40 and 301,314.94 is: 415,815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,963.82 : 767,231.40 = 301,314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,963.82/767,231.40 = 301,314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,963.82x = 767,231.40 × 301,314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,963.82x = 231,178,283,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,178,283,257.12/555,963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,815.34

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