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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,067.88, 767,373.24 and 301,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,067.88, 767,373.24 and 301,419 is: 415,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,067.88 : 767,373.24 = 301,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,067.88/767,373.24 = 301,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,067.88x = 767,373.24 × 301,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,067.88x = 231,300,874,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,300,874,627.56/556,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,957.98

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