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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,022.78, 767,312.25 and 301,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,022.78, 767,312.25 and 301,373.90 is: 415,896.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,022.78 : 767,312.25 = 301,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,022.78/767,312.25 = 301,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,022.78x = 767,312.25 × 301,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,022.78x = 231,247,885,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,247,885,300.28/556,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,896.42

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