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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,970.84, 767,243.55 and 301,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,970.84, 767,243.55 and 301,326.28 is: 415,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,970.84 : 767,243.55 = 301,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,970.84/767,243.55 = 301,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,970.84x = 767,243.55 × 301,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,970.84x = 231,190,644,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,190,644,775.49/555,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,832.32

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