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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,119.36, 767,444.76 and 301,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,119.36, 767,444.76 and 301,469.76 is: 416,028.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,119.36 : 767,444.76 = 301,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,119.36/767,444.76 = 301,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,119.36x = 767,444.76 × 301,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,119.36x = 231,361,387,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,361,387,610.46/556,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,028.29

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