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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,086.01, 767,399.85 and 301,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,086.01, 767,399.85 and 301,437.19 is: 415,983.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,086.01 : 767,399.85 = 301,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,086.01/767,399.85 = 301,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,086.01x = 767,399.85 × 301,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,086.01x = 231,322,854,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,322,854,390.42/556,086.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,983.95

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