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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,056.69, 767,337.67 and 301,402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,056.69, 767,337.67 and 301,402.41 is: 415,924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,056.69 : 767,337.67 = 301,402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,056.69/767,337.67 = 301,402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,056.69x = 767,337.67 × 301,402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,056.69x = 231,277,423,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,277,423,021.79/556,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,924.18

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