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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,981.84, 767,258.73 and 301,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,981.84, 767,258.73 and 301,337.28 is: 415,847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,981.84 : 767,258.73 = 301,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,981.84/767,258.73 = 301,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,981.84x = 767,258.73 × 301,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,981.84x = 231,203,658,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,203,658,754.45/555,981.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,847.50

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