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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,038.63, 767,332.44 and 301,389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,038.63, 767,332.44 and 301,389.89 is: 415,917.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,038.63 : 767,332.44 = 301,389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,038.63/767,332.44 = 301,389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,038.63x = 767,332.44 × 301,389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,038.63x = 231,266,235,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,266,235,848.37/556,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,917.57

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