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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,234.74, 767,597.04 and 301,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,234.74, 767,597.04 and 301,585.32 is: 416,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,234.74 : 767,597.04 = 301,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,234.74/767,597.04 = 301,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,234.74x = 767,597.04 × 301,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,234.74x = 231,495,998,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,495,998,939.45/556,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,184.00

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