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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,993.62, 767,270.83 and 301,345.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,993.62, 767,270.83 and 301,345.01 is: 415,855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,993.62 : 767,270.83 = 301,345.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,993.62/767,270.83 = 301,345.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,993.62x = 767,270.83 × 301,345.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,993.62x = 231,213,234,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,213,234,791.63/555,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,855.91

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