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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,254.64, 767,625.96 and 301,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,254.64, 767,625.96 and 301,601.44 is: 416,207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,254.64 : 767,625.96 = 301,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,254.64/767,625.96 = 301,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,254.64x = 767,625.96 × 301,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,254.64x = 231,517,094,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,517,094,917.38/556,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,207.04

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