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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,972.16, 767,242.80 and 301,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,972.16, 767,242.80 and 301,323.28 is: 415,826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,972.16 : 767,242.80 = 301,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,972.16/767,242.80 = 301,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,972.16x = 767,242.80 × 301,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,972.16x = 231,188,117,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,188,117,052.38/555,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,826.79

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